EXERCISE and BALANCE
Live Strong and Safe: Falls Prevention

Muscle strengthening, balance training and flexibility exercises are most effective at reducing older adults’ fall risk.

  EXERCISING CAN HELP SENIORS TO:

• Maintain Independence
• Prevent Disability
• Prolong meaningful life

  BENEFITS OF REGULAR ACTIVITY:

• Feel Better
• Have More Energy
• Reduce Stress
• Lose Weight
• Get stronger, not weaker
• Stay fit while learning to live with chronic disease

Take 5 to Exercise! (An original A4AA Program)
The Take 5 program teaches seniors how to perform simple exercises that they can do on their own, in the comfort of their own homes. Area 4 uses laminated instruction cards to help folks remember how to do each movement properly. (Everyone should consult their doctor before beginning an exercise routine.)

Basic Chair Exercises
   > Enhances flexibility and balance
   > No special equipment necessary
   > Download the Exercise Card (pdf format)

Exercise Band Chair Exercises
   > Builds strength
   > Bands of different tension strenghts can be used
   > Download the Exercise Band Card (pdf format) 
 

Exercise Programs and Services Locally

Exercise and Balance Links
For both seniors and providers, AARP’s website offers useful information on health and well-being, including a free online seminar called “Get Movin at 50+.”

For providers, the First Step to Active Health website includes a sample kit of materials to lead various types of exercises for people 50 and older.

For seniors, Family Doctor.org offers practical information and tips on exercises

More Exercise and Balance Links (for seniors or caregivers)

More Exercise and Balance Links (for service providers)

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