learn about the importance of Better Balance
Two of the most popular ways to maintain health and fitness as an older adult is through classes and home exercises. Scientific research has shown that improving balance is key to decreasing risk of falling.
But how does one choose a class that is likely to help improve balance? What types of activities should one do at home to improve balance? How can an instructor make their class good for balance, prevention, and resiliency? What are the ‘keys’?
To answer these questions, the Falls Free Dane Coalition in Wisconsin identified evidence-based criteria for the types of activities shown to improve balance. These are ‘The Keys to Better Balance’!
Interested in why the "Balance Stamp of Approval" for community-based classes is so important? Check out this video!
Balance stamp of Approval (BSOA)
Better Balance Resources
Safe Communities has made a series of videos that show examples of Better Balance exercises.
These are simple exercises that can be done in small sessions to help older adults maintain and strengthen their balance.
Video Resources
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