Importance of Balance Training
Balance training can help us become stronger and reduce our fear of falling. T/F
True
(combination of resistance and balance training will be ideal)
Walking regularly can help with the digestive and gastrointestinal system. T/F
True
This type of breathing exercise helps reduce anxiety and can improve oxygen intake in older adults.
Deep breathing/ Diaphragmatic breathing/ belly breathing
This device helps residents safely ambulate and should always be in good working order.
Walker or cane, any assistive devices
I only need to work with a physical therapist if I have had falls in the past. T/ F
False
What keeps us balanced?
a. Vision
b. Vestibular
c. Sensation
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
This bone-strengthening benefit of walking helps prevent this condition common in older adults.
Osteoporosis
(Weight bearing can stimulate bone growth and improve blood flow)
This benefit of breathing exercises can lead to better movement during physical therapy by relaxing tight muscles.
Reduced muscle tension and improved muscle function.
Always check that these are on before standing up from a wheelchair.
Brakes or wheel locks
Staying hydrated can help our muscles recover faster. Fact/ myth
Fact
Tai chi can improve balance. T/F
True
(series of slow, flowing motions and deep, slow breathing to exercise, will also gradually move from one pose to another, shifting your weight and extending your limbs to challenge your balance)
Regular walking can strengthen these two major body parts, helping improve balance and reduce the risk of falls, especially in older adults.
Legs and core
Practicing breathing control can help this vital sign become more stable, especially after activity.
Heart rate/ breathing rate (less effort to breathe)
Getting up too quickly from a bed or chair can cause this.
Dizziness or orthostatic hypotension.
How much water is needed in a day?
“The National Academy of Medicine suggests an adequate intake of daily fluids of about 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women aged 51 and older. All sources of fluids--drinking water, food, and beverages—are counted in these recommendations."
To prevent falling, we only need to practice more balance training. Fact/ Myth
Myth
(Fall prevention program should also include multicomponent exercises, such as gait training, strengthening, and so on)
When practicing walking, I should fully pay close attention on how I’m walking and avoid looking around the environment/ nor listen to/talk to my therapist. T/F
False
(In fact, dual-task gait training—walking while counting backwards, for example—shows improved balance and multitasking ability.)
This lung-related benefit of regular breathing exercises can help reduce the risk of pneumonia in SNF residents.
Increased lung expansion or improved lung capacity
What should be encouraged to relieve pressure when sitting?
Weight shift or change position.
What is dehydration? And what health complications can occur?
Dehydration (not consuming enough fluids for your body’s needs.) can lead to UTIs, heat stroke, heart problems, kidney failure, blood clot complications, and slow down healing.
Regular balance training can help older adults maintain or improve this aspect of physical health, allowing them to perform daily tasks independently. T/F
True
(Balance involved in ADLs and IADLs, such as cooking, holding a glass of water while walking, picking up objects from the ground, etc.)
___ can improve memory function.
Aerobic exercise (walking)
Breathing exercises can improve this physical system, leading to enhanced posture and reduced risk of falls during therapy activities.
Core stability (or musculoskeletal system)
Staying hydrated helps prevent these issues.
Constipation and dehydration
This type of exercise, important for older adults, helps maintain bone density, reduces the risk of osteoporosis, and includes activities like resistance band workouts and light weightlifting.
Strength training