Physical injuries are a serious peril when it comes to falls. Falls are risk factors for fractures, concussions, broken hips and more. Falls are a mental affliction, too. Fewer than half of seniors who fall tell their doctor. And even one fall-much less multiple-often make seniors anxious or fearful about continuing about their daily tasks, which can then lead to increased isolation and a diminished sense of self-reliance and safety, even at home. Seniors begin avoiding walking (or holding onto walls for balance and looking at their feet) and any activity, both in the home and in social settings. This only exacerbates the risk factors for falls: Muscles get weaker, balance and flexibility rapidly decrease, and they can experience extreme loneliness and listlessness, emotional factors that make it significantly harder for them to be motivated to make improvements like exercise. Validating their experience-and the resulting fear-is an essential step. Let them know you understand how scary it must be. Once they feel heard, find fun ways to encourage activity. Even if it’s 10 steps across the kitchen, every little bit helps. Physically, as well as mentally.
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3 авг 2024
