Falls prevention for seniors - what to do if you fall
This week's video is a little different.
After getting a heap of emails after my last newsletter and workout videos, with many of you saying you aren't confident doing exercises on the floor (in fear of not being able to get back up).
I've decided to create this video on how to get up off the floor. This is, so you all know how to get up off the floor safely and in the most efficient way possible in case you need to (i.e. you've fallen). Watch the video below.
We want to do what we can to prevent falls as much as possible. That is by getting into good physical shape and putting fall prevention measures in place if need be.
But we still want to live our lives, and ANYONE can have a fall.
How we react after a fall can lead to more injuries than the fall itself.
We absolutely DO NOT want to get into a situation where we have fallen over and can't get up off the floor AND have no way to get help.
If you feel there may be a chance you could get yourself into this unfortunate situation, think of ways how you can be prepared and get help if need be.
This could include carrying a mobile phone on you at all times, having a pendant alarm or keeping a landline phone in every room that would be easier to reach.
You also want to know how to get up off the floor in the most efficient way possible, so memorise this video.
Also, share this video to anyone you feel may benefit from it.
Again... Remember, life is meant to be lived, so once you have a few measures in place, get out there and live it. :)
Any questions, feel free to contact me, by shooting me an email or by asking your questions in the facebook community and for more information on falls, check out the falls prevention section on the More Life Health website here.
Stay tuned for more exercise videos.
Stay Active! Stay Happy!
- Mike