In Canada, the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations is falls, “and between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year,” according to the Government of Canada. Falling can be scary. “And falls can cost us — not only in terms of treatment, but in terms of independence and even our lives,” stated Falling: Are You At Risk? Are you at … Read More
5 Simple Ways to Prevent Falls This Winter
Slipping and falling is so much more than embarrassing; it is also a health hazard. In fact, about 2.8 million people over the age of 65 are treated in an emergency department each year due to a fall. Also, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falling… Can be serious. About one in every five falls results in a … Read More
Are You Believing These 3 Myths About Falling?
Falling is a common fear that people develop, particularly as they age. Since 1 out of 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year, this fear is not unfounded. Is falling a concern of yours? If so, you may be believing myths about falling. However, if you have no healthy fear of falls and accidents, you also may … Read More
Yes, Physiotherapy CAN Improve Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep? If so, to say you are not alone in your plight is a serious understatement. You’d be hard-pressed to find even one person who has not had difficulty falling asleep at some time or another. Many individuals have such a severe struggle with sleep that they turn to sleep-inducing medications. What’s more, trouble falling … Read More