Preventing Falls at Our Sheltered Schemes
Everyone Health has been visiting Kestrel House and Scott House for a free 36-week course that focuses on strength and balance exercises to prevent falling over. It is then followed up with a coffee morning, where resident are provided with information regarding what they can do at home to also reduce the risk of a fall.
8-14 residents attend the course at Kestrel House and 5-7 residents attend at Scott House, they are all thoroughly enjoying these sessions and have said that they look forward to them every week. It is a great opportunity for them to get active and socialise at the same time!
By doing these exercises residents can build stronger muscles and can become more flexible, as well as improving balance, mobility, and stability. Not only are there huge benefits to the physical health of residents, but exercising improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, negative moods and improves self-esteem, cognitive function, and sleep which increases energy levels.
All of these factors will help to reduce the risk of residents falling and will be especially useful in building up their strength in preparation for next winter, when the risk of falling outside is much higher.