We are forever grateful for the many men & women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.  

We remember.

Let’s talk about GETTING ON & OFF THE FLOOR…

When was the last time you INTENTIONALLY got on & off the floor?

• If you CAN”T get up from the floor independently, you are MORE likely to fall.

• One in 3 community-dwelling older adults fall each year & the odds increase as you get older (i.e. 50% of those over 80 yrs will fall).

• Nearly 50% of older adults who fall (but aren’t injured) are UNABLE to get up without assistance…which leads to all sorts of other challenges.

   

What should you do?

• Know your risk of falling:

  • Your risk is ELEVATED if you answer YES to any of these 3 key questions:

    1. Have you fallen in the past year?

    2. Do you feel unsteady when walking or standing?

    3. Are you worried about falling?

• Get stronger through resistance training to improve your ability to rise from the floor unassisted.

• Learn & PRACTICE getting on & off the floor DAILY.

• Get an individualized Assessment & Treatment Plan with one of our amazing Therapists TODAY, so you can improve your strength & independence…and prevent falls.

Our PhysioCare at Home team can help - Call us today!

Find out more about how to safely get on & off the floor in the following video & always remember, Progress is Possible.

To a stronger you,

Jillian

Physiotherapist & Clinical Director

Foundational Principle Highlight

Occupational Therapist, Nicole’s tip about Fall Prevention:

“Fear of falling decreases people’s confidence in their ability to move about and increases isolation. It is important to be able to recognize when anxiety is decreasing our desire to mobilize. There are many ways we can approach anxiety. Sometimes this is done by building up our confidence by increasing the amount we move. People can also learn techniques to challenge anxious thoughts and lower stress related to falls.” 

Protect Yourself

There are many scams that start flying around near the holidays, especially with the Canada Post strike happening right now.  Be on alert for scammers trying to capitalize on this.

The Grandparent scam is on the rise lately, so please be aware!

“This scam often begins with a phone call or email from a ‘family member’ in trouble who needs you to send them money or personal information now. They may claim to be your grandchild who is going to get arrested unless you send them cryptocurrency right away. This scam is created by cyber criminals who target older adults to steal from them by exploiting their love for their families.

Beware of any unexpected phone calls or messages from people claiming to be a loved one (like your grandchild). Ask yourself whether your loved one would actually need what they’re asking you for and whether they would contact you in this way to get it. Reach out to the loved one through another medium like calling them directly or messaging them on another social media platform to confirm the request. Do not feel rushed to act right away. Even in an emergency, your real loved ones would want you to be cautious and think it through!”

This was taken from the Government of Canada website on Getting Cyber Safe.

Click the link to learn more about how to better protect yourself.

PhysioCare At Home takes your security very seriously. The appointment and billing website we use (Jane) has everything we need to ensure your experience is safe and reliable. Should you have any security-related questions, please feel free to contact us directly.