Practical advice on reducing falls risk for older adults in Johannesburg — from balance and strength training to what to expect from a falls assessment at JW Bio.
There is no shortage of reasons to exercise. Stronger muscles, better balance, a healthier heart: the benefits are well-documented, and most people already know them. What gets talked
Read MoreMost people assume that the weakness, weight loss and reduced energy they notice in older relatives are just “getting old”. In many cases, there is a specific, named
Read MoreEvery year, around one in three South Africans over 65 has a fall. Many of those falls are not accidents. They are the predictable outcome of balance systems
Read MoreFear of falling is not just a psychological discomfort. It is a clinical condition with measurable physical consequences, and it affects a significant proportion of older adults, including
Read MoreFalls are not a normal or inevitable part of ageing. They are, however, the leading cause of injury-related death in people over the age of 65, and the
Read MoreAround half of all falls in older adults happen at home. Not in shopping centres or on uneven pavements, but in familiar rooms where people feel safe. The
Read MoreA hip fracture is not just a broken bone. In older adults, it is one of the most serious medical events a person can experience, with consequences that
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