Improve Elderly Balance with These Items
Statistics says that up to 45% of elders fall each year because balance decline as they age. The unsteadiness is due to the inactivity and disuse of their bodies. Having injuries is also one of the common health issues an elderly face.
But here’s something uplifting for our aging loved ones! They can actually regain the balance they are losing by proper training. This training can be done with the aid of items we can find at home.
Yes, we don’t need to buy expensive special equipment to improve our elderly’s balance. All we have to do is look around the house to find such things.
Hiring a caregiver to assist our loved ones in their exercises is also a great help!
Here are some items caregivers may find helpful.
1. Any object to step over
Stepping exercises is necessary to regain balance. Caregivers may borrow simple items like slippers and stuffed toys which are not higher than 6 inches.
They may step over this toy a couple of times to practice balance! We don’t recommend using tall bears. A small one will do.
2. Kitchen counters
The counter is for the elderly to have something to hold on to while performing walking exercises. This can effectively aid them in the beginning days of their balance exercises. Who knows? They may regain their interest in cooking too!
Caregivers must stay on guard and help the elderly hold on to the counter with one hand for balance while they step forward and sideways. Shorter counters are no problem too. They can just turn around and start again.
3. A visible tape
Does our loved one find it hard to walk in straight line? No worries!
Caregivers can prepare handy sticky adhesives like a masking tape. It is placed on the floor to form a straight long line for the elderly to follow along with. Sideway walks can also be easier with the help of the tape.
4. An armless chair
This isn’t for the exercise procedure but for resting. If the elderly suddenly wants to rest after being tired of the balancing exercise, it is better if we ready the kitchen or dining chair in the room.
It’s true. Elderly balance exercises are so challenging. However, it can be done with determination and a good caregiver assistant!
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