Strength Training Reduces Fall Rates in Older Adults
Posted on September 11th, 2012 by Care and Compliance
As reported this week by seniorhousingnews.com, a recent study found that incorporating regular strength training exercises into a senior’s daily activities can reduce falls by 31%. Click here to learn more.
This will be great to share with the PT’s & OT’s I work with. Add dementia into the mix and fall risk increases. Anything we can do to reduce falls is a win for everyone, especially the mature population.