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Maintaining the ability to stand from a seated position for Seniors is important to daily function. Getting yourself up from bed, a chair or the toilet seat are all part of our daily lives that we take for granted, only when it becomes a challenge do we realize it’s importance. The good news is there are activities we can do everyday that will keep us in good form and help us to maintain the ability to move from a seated position to a standing position as we age. The sit to

Everyone falls, what’s the big deal? Did you know that according to stats Canada an estimated 20-30% of seniors fall one ore more times each year? Falls cause 85% of senior’s hospitalizations and 95% of hip fractures. Out of the 85%, 50% of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home and over 1/3 of all seniors are admitted to long-term care following a hospitalization due to a fall. Falls can result in chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of independence and even dea

One of the most serious fall injuries is a broken hip. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture and afterward many people are not able to live on their own. According to Centers for Disease Control and prevention each year over 300,000 seniors are hospitalized for hip fractures and more then 95% are caused by falling. Women experience more hip fractures than men and the chances of breaking your hip goes up as you age. Prevention Talk to your doctor or health care practitio