How Older Adults Can Face the Future with Confidence Understanding the Fear of Ageing. So then, ageing is a natural part of life, yet for many older adults it brings an undercurrent of fear. And a fear of losing independence, fear of memory decline, fear of loneliness, fear of falling, and even fear of becoming […]
Introduction Balance Exercises Exercises That Help Improve Balance. Most of us rarely think about the importance of our body’s ability to maintain balance. But, as we age, the key to avoiding falls and subsequent injury, is by focusing on improving our static (stationary). And also dynamic (moving) balance skills. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that falls […]
What are personal alarms? Personal Alarms For Older Adults. Personal alarms allow people to call for assistance if they have an accident or a fall at home. And they can help older and less abled people to feel safer at home. Thus allowing them to remain independent for longer. Hence, they can also offer peace […]
What is a Personal Alarm Personal alarms are small hand-held electronic devices. Generally activated either by a button or a tag that, when pulled, or pressed sets the siren off. Consequently, when operating, they emit a loud siren-like alarming sound of approximate 120-140 decibels.It is used to attract attention to scare off an attacker. Subsequently, […]