Emeritus Health

Stop Falls in Your Home

Did you know that 60% of falls occur in your home?

It’s time to fall proof your home!


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Stop Falls in Your Home Did you know:- 60% of Falls happen inside the home?- 10% of Falls happen in a health care facility such as a hospital, clinic or nursing/rehabilitation facil...

The TOP 5 Biggest Causes of Seniors Falling

What are the Top 5 biggest reasons Seniors experience an unintended fall?

Find out here!!


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The TOP 5 Biggest Causes of Seniors Falling Are you at risk? Do you believe your loved one is at risk of falling and don't know what to do? Balance University can help!So, what are the Top 5 biggest ...

How does osteoarthritis and total joint arthroplasty impact potential falls?

How does Arthritis and Joint Replacements in our hips and/or knees impact our chances for an unintended fall? More than you may realize!


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How does osteoarthritis and total joint arthroplasty impact potential falls? The defintion of falls as defined by research is "an unexpected event in which the participant comes to rest on the ground, floor, or lower level, not as a r...

Daylight Savings Time and the Impacts it Has on Falls

Are you sick of dealing with Daylight Savings Time?!

Have you wondered the impact this may have on our Seniors and the increase it may have on unintended falls?! Well, it definitely impacts falls and the increase of accidents, especially as the week goes on!


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Daylight Savings Time and the Impacts it Has on Falls Twice a year, many Americans prepare for daylight savings time (DST) - a period when time springs forward by an hour in March and falls back in November - by...

Daylight Savings Time and the Impacts it Has on Falls

How many of you really dislike Daylight Savings Time? Did you know that DST has a significant impact on unintended falls and car accidents?!

This is true and you can learn more if you listen to our Mentions and Tips!

Daylight Savings Time and the Impacts it Has on Falls Twice a year, many Americans prepare for daylight savings time (DST) - a period when time springs forward by an hour in March and falls back in November - by...

How Does your Trip to the Bathroom at Night Impact your Health and Increase Chances for a Fall?

It's not a glamorous topic... but it's one we need to talk about because it impacts so many areas of our life that can have negative impacts on our balance. How so?? Take a listen...

How Does your Trip to the Bathroom at Night Impact your Health and Increase Chances for a Fall? What is Nocturia?Most people urinate around four to six times a day. Nocturia refers to getting up one or more times during the night to pee.About 69% of me...

"At 30, I exercised to look good. In my 50s, I exercised to stay fit. In my 70s, to stay ambulatory. In my 80s, to avoid assisted living. Now, in my 90s, I’m just doing it out of pure defiance."

- Dick Van D**e (still dancing at 96!)

The Brain is the Way to Better Balance

The brain is the way to better balance! The vestibular system, eyes and ears, are responsible for the majority of our balance success or failures. However, the brain plays a key role in helping us stay on our feet and aviod unintended falls. Working on balance everyday leads to longer independence, happier and healthier Seniors.

The topic of this lecture covers the brain and it's HUGE impact on our lives, including it's very important role in balance.

The Brain is the Way to Better Balance The brain is the secret to better balance. In this lecture, Chris speaks about how the brain reacts when learning a second language, a new dance step or the...

Depression and it's Impacts on Balance

Did you know that one study found that depression is a greater indicator for falls rather than age?!


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Depression and it's Impacts on Balance Depression is a greater indicator of falls for those 60 and older versus age! That was a shocking conclusion found on through research on Depression and the...

How do medications affect our balance, especially if we're taking more than one?

How do our medications increase our risks for an unintentional fall? And how does taking more than one medication factor into increased risks for falls?


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How do medications affect our balance, especially if we're taking more than one? According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. In fact, one in four Americans aged 65 and older experien...

Google Trends

There are more people searching for "balance exercises" than activities for Seniors!

What does that mean? Well, it means that more folks are looking for ways to improve their balance so that they may improve enough to participate in activities!

Google Trends Explore search interest for activities for seniors, balance exercises by time, location and popularity on Google Trends

Does being overweight increase your chances for an unintentional fall?

How does our weight impact our balance and does being overweight put you at a greater risk for an unintended fall? Short answer, Yes!


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Does being overweight increase your chances for an unintentional fall? Did you know that every pound of weight gained puts an extra four pounds to each knee! How does this impact our balance?The global obesity crisis has been a...

How does Orthostatic Blood Pressure (also called Postural Hypotension) affect our balance?

Have you felt light-headed when standing up too quickly?

Postural Hypotension can happen to anyone but medications and dehydration can lead to more occurrences and this increases your risk for an unintentional fall.


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How does Orthostatic Blood Pressure (also called Postural Hypotension) affect our balance? Have you experienced light-headedness when you stand up quickly or at night when going to the restroom? Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional ...

Balance University instructor, Holly, is teaching the class some balance techniques. She does a great job combining her knowledge from Silver Sneakers and experience with information from Balance University!

Balance University is back at Fort Myers Beach Library for a 2-part lecture series!!

Balance University is back at Fort Myers Beach Library for a 2-part lecture series!!

Can Swimming Pools Help Improve your Balance?

Get your swim trunks!


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Can Swimming Pools Help Improve your Balance? We know that Balance specific exercises are the most efficacious exercises when it comes to preventing falls. Studies have examined the associations between...

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We have made it easy to access some simple, but effective balance exercises. Check out exercise playlist!


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Unsung Hero's and the Psoas Muscle

You may not realize what muscles impact your balance, we call these synergies “unsung hero’s” of balance!


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Unsung Hero's and the Psoas Muscle We all depend on people and things that maybe are not in the spotlight, however, if these people, programs or items were not in our lives, daily life would b...

How effective is an Apple Watch and other wearable technology devices at detecting falls?

The makers of “wearable technology”, such as the Apple Watch, claim their respective devices can detect when the wearer of this tech takes a fall. Well, we took a close look at those claims and studies that have put these devices to the test. The results may surprise you!


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How effective is an Apple Watch and other wearable technology devices at detecting falls? How effective is wearable technology when it comes to detecting falls? With all the hype around Apple Watches and other wearable technology and devices, how...

How do Orthotics Impact Balance

How much do our orthotics impact our balance?


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How do Orthotics Impact Balance As we age, our feet tend to ache more and we see more problems that lead to discomfort throughout the rest of the body. Common foot problems include:Corns o...

Balance and New Year's Resolution

Most people would say that New Year's resolutions are part of their plans for the upcoming year. Do you know anyone that needs to improve their balance and has set the improvement of their balance as a goal for the New Year? You may be surprised to find out how the Top 10 resolutions made by Americans involve better balance or improves one's balance. What are the most common Resolutions made by Americans? And how is our balance impacted by these resolutions?... Chris covers this topic in this class.

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Balance and New Year's Resolution Most people would say that New Year's resolutions are part of their plans for the upcoming year. Do you know anyone that needs to improve their balance and ...

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Do you or a family member struggle with balance and unintended falls?

Would you like to understand balance a bit better?

Check out these lectures that cover the science of balance and unintended falls. Lectures range in time from a few minutes to over an hour. Covering many different topics from our Vestibular System to the receptors at the bottoms of our feet.


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Spending the Holidays with your Aging parents? How would you recognize they are at risk for falls...

The holidays are a great time for families to see one another and spend time together. However, if you have aging parents and worry about them falling, the holidays provide a great opportunity to look for signs that may put you at ease or let you know they need help.

You can create a list and make a subtle effort to identify problem areas in their homes and/or outdoors that could put them at a higher risk for unintended falls.


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Spending the Holidays with your Aging parents? How would you recognize they are at risk for falls... Are you visiting your parents for Christmas and/or the Holidays? Of course you want to make sure they are safe from unintended falls... How would you know t...

Lecture - What is Balance and How Does it Work?

I will, hopefully, change how you think about your balance. My goal is to give you the tools that can absolutely help you improve imbalance!


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Lecture - What is Balance and How Does it Work? This lecture was filmed at the Fort Myers Beach Library in Ft. Myers, FL. This library is such a beautiful location!Chris talks about the "Science of Balanc...

Total Joint Replacements and Falls

Do total joint replacements affect our balance?

How do they lead too or help prevent unintended falls?

Find out!!


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Total Joint Replacements and Falls How do total joint replacements impact unintended falls? In most cases, it can help prevent falls. The statistics are incredible when it comes to those wit...

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Hopefully, everyone is able to celebrate and relax with family and friends.

Do unintended falls increase during the Holidays?

Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching quickly!!

Do Seniors suffer more unintended falls around the holidays? I have the research!!


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Do unintended falls increase during the Holidays? Thanksgiving and Christmas (and Hanakkah) are approaching fast! I was curious how the holiday season impacted the unintended fall statistics and our Seniors...