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Why? What's your Purpose... Why are You Taking Balance University?

Motivation can be hard to find when it comes to exercise. Even more frustrating, trying to convince a friend or loved they are a fall risk and should enter a fall prevention program like Balance University.

Here are some tips that may help with a lack of motivation when it comes to fall prevention.

Why? What's your Purpose... Why are You Taking Balance University? Why are you taking the Balance University program? As parents age, grandparents age, the risk of falls increase exponentially. What are your "why's"... How...

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Seniors suffer the most after a natural disaster and among the frail, natural disasters are often fatal. I saw firsthand what impact Hurricane Irma had on my clients that stayed behind to endure the onslaught. Hurricane Irma made landfall in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 and caused $50 billion in damage, making it the fifth costliest hurricane to hit the United States according to The National Hurricane Center.


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We began Balance University today at Bradford Square!! I’m really looking forward to seeing the progress from the residents.

Why do Natural Disasters Disproportionately Affect Seniors

I have witnessed the devastating impacts of hurricanes on Seniors firsthand. The disruption in med schedules, dialysis, the ability to maintain a continuous oxygen supply and the heat (due to power outages, the air conditioning will not function) that ensues once the hurricane dissipates and the consequences of storm surge, rain and wind leave a trail of destruction.

Why do Natural Disasters Disproportionately Affect Seniors Hurricane Ian blew through SWFL last week and that prompted me to start thinking... how do natural disasters impact our Senior population?I have witnessed t...

What are the Top 5 Causes for Falls in the Senior Population

There have been estimations that as many as 10 million people in the US alone have Osteoporosis. Plus, fall risks escalates as the number of risk factors increases. The 1-year risk of falling doubles for every added risk factor. It starts at 8% with no risk factors and increases by up to 78% with four risk factors!


https://youtu.be/C2YhiSesZRg

What are the Top 5 Causes for Falls in the Senior Population By identifying the common causes of falls in the elderly, you can put a plan in place to help prevent falls in the first place! Shoud a fall happen, learn w...

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What a great 3-part series for Florida Blue! This was the second of three lectures today. I will wrap up the last lecture next Wednesday!

Did you miss the lecture today? You can catch it on our YouTube channel: Emeritus Health

Osteoporisis Affects our Ability to Balance

A T-score of 2.5 or lower indicates Osteoporosis. Although Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women, did you know that one-third of all hip fractures occur in men?

Osteoporisis Affects our Ability to Balance How often do you hear the word Osteoporosis? The older we get, it's likely we'll hear that word in more and more of our conservations with our peers. So, what exactly is Osteoporosis? ...

Great lecture today at Bradford Square! Bradford holds a special place in my heart. This is where BU began over 5 years ago.

I am very excited to bring Balance University back and classes are set to begin in October.

Osteoporosis and Balance

A T-score of 2.5 or lower indicates Osteoporosis. Although Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women, did you know that one-third of all hip fractures occur in men?

Osteoporosis and Balance Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily - most often, bones in the hip, backbone (spine) and wrist. Osteoporosis i...

Improving Balance is Similar to Learning a New Language (Florida Blue Estero)

Did you know that improving your balance is very similar to learning a new language?

Learn why it is so important to exercise and get the heart rate prior to doing balance-specific exercises!!


https://youtu.be/r1t3aGJgISku

Improving Balance is Similar to Learning a New Language (Florida Blue Estero) If you were to learn a new language, but you only learned one new word every week, how long would it take you to become fluent in that language? If you tre...

Balance University lectures are scheduled for Florida Blue - Estero! If you or a loved one are struggling with balance, this is a lecture to learn some great exercises to help reduce falls.

This will be a 3-part series that is FREE to attend.

Does Dehydration Increase a Senior's Chance For an Unintended Fall?

We all have experienced dehydration at some point, but how serious can it be for our Senior population?

Does Dehydration Increase a Senior's Chance For an Unintended Fall? Does Dehydration Increase A Senior's Chance For An Unintended Fall? There are many factors that can lead to a Senior experiencing an unintended fall, however, dehydration may be one of the more...

Preparing another order of Balance University for Florida Blue and their customers! Florida Blue gives their customers copies of Balance University.

Falls are not a natural part of aging and we finally have an insurance company that recognizes preventive steps are a necessary part of keeping Seniors out of hospitals due to fall related injuries.

Thank you Florida Blue!

Is Virtual Reality a Real Solution For Seniors to Prevent Falls?

Can Virtual Reality (VR) improve balance and help prevent unintended falls in our Senior population?

Is Virtual Reality a Real Solution For Seniors to Prevent Falls? Can virtual reality (VR) improve balance and decrease the risk of unintended falls in our Senior population? The short answer... maybe. The long answer... Continual progress depends on the skill...

Working out the details to bring Balance University to Fort Myers Beach!! I had a couple of meetings today that went really well.

Stay tuned!!

Can Virtual Reality help Seniors Improve their Balance?

I found some interesting outcomes in my research being done with Seniors using Virtual Reality (VR) to improve their balance and prevent falls!

Other benefits, besides potentially improving their balance, that VR can bring to Seniors include travel. The opportunity for those in long-term memory care or those that are too frail to travel are great candidates for "VR travel". With just a headset and a phone, Seniors can explore any place in the world, take tours of musuems and even visit other countries!

Can Virtual Reality help Seniors Improve their Balance? Virtual Reality (VR) balance training may have advantages over regular exercise training in older adults. However, results so far are conflicting potentiall...

Upcoming schedule for lectures and classes

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Upcoming schedule for lectures and classes You don't want to miss this.     Stay informed!   What is "healthy aging"? "Healthy aging" is a term that refers to how healthy we are able to stay as each year passes. The vast majority of Seniors w

What does Healthy Aging really mean?

I hear a lot of Seniors tell me they want to live at home for as long as possible. Honestly, most Seniors would rather spend the last days in their homes. But, as we age our bodies deteriorate and breakdown. Healthy Aging refers to the ability to stay healthy enough so that the twilight years of your life, you’re able to be mobile and as independent as possible. I explore this topic of Healthy Aging and discover what happens to Seniors that are independent but, ultimately, end up in a long-term care facility.

https://youtu.be/uuAUqOJMP8w

What does Healthy Aging really mean? Healthy aging is a term that could almost be considered an oxymoron. I belive we all can agree, that as we get older, being healthy and staying healthy can ...

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What does “Healthy Aging” really mean?

What kind of impact does it have on our balance as we age?

Balance University Blog Healthy aging is a term that could almost be considered an oxymoron. I belive we all can agree, that as we get older, being healthy and staying healthy can mean two different things. I took a...

How Often Do Seniors Fall On Stairs

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Seniors come across stairs more than you think... So, how much of a fall risk to stairs pose to our Seniors? I explore this topic in the article below. If you would like to learn more, go to our YouTube channel (Emeritus Health) and watch the lecture I gave at FGCU Academy for continuing education.

How Often Do Seniors Fall On Stairs I wonder how many Seniors encounter stairs in their daily lives? Maybe the stairs are in their homes or they come across stairs entering the theatre or movie theatre. Maybe the stairs are at the entrance of a favorite restaurant or their community.

STAIRS... and the Dangers they Pose to our Seniors

In recent news, Ivana Trump passed away… what were the conclusions from the coroners report? Blunt force trauma to the head. Simply stated, Ivana fell down her stairs and hit her head.

https://youtu.be/A289OXCY73o

STAIRS... and the Dangers they Pose to our Seniors An estimated 24.7 million patients were treated in emergency departments for a stair-related injury during this 23-year study period, averaging over one mill...

‘We’re in the Fight’: The Preserving Access to Home Health Act Is Introduced in the Senate

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‘We’re in the Fight’: The Preserving Access to Home Health Act Is Introduced in the Senate A new bill that would prevent the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from reducing home health payments this year – and until 2026 –

Did you know... Balance is directly connected to Life Longevity?

Did you know…. Balance is directly connected to our life longevity! According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, middle-aged people who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds appear to be at a higher risk of dying within a decade.


https://youtu.be/n1WvrLzqKGE

Did you know... Balance is directly connected to Life Longevity? Did you know... balance is directly connected to life longevity?Can you stand on one foot for 10 seconds without falling or an aide?According to a study tha...

I just completed a three-part lecture series at Florida Blue titled, “The Importance of Balance” and we had a packed house!

Why is Leg Strength so Important to Balance

Leg strength, as well as overall strength, is very important to our Seniors and their ability to avoid unintended falls!


https://youtu.be/l5qAPjyPqqE

Why is Leg Strength so Important to Balance Why is leg strength so important to preventing falls in our Senior population. As we age, our ablility to add lean muscle tissue decreases. In fact, leg st...

Crisis in our CCRC's

There is a HUGE crisis brewing in our Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)... With 10,000 Americans turning 65 everyday, what are going to do?


https://youtu.be/EF6NeuyHDtQ

Crisis in our CCRC's There are more than 835,000 Americans currently residing in assisted living communities. And 70% of residents at assisted living communities are female. Cu...

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Lecture today at Florida Blue in Estero!!

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

I am very excited to finally be back inside Florida Blue locations!!

✅ It’s official ✅

Dates are set and classes are scheduled! Come join us and receive a FREE Balance University book!

How to Get Out of a Chair

For most of us, we take the act of getting of is chair for granted. But for our Seniors, it can be quite the chore. Here are a few quick tips to make getting out of a low seated chair or bed a lot easier.


https://youtu.be/2-qp_MtX5gw

How to Get Out of a Chair Do you or someone you know struggle getting out of low seated chairs or their bed? Let me share with you some steps that will make this task much easier and...