The Transformative Power of Proper Walking as reported by The Guardian
Walking: It's something we do every day without much thought, but what if there was actually a way to walk better? That's exactly what...
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CatchU Team
- May 30
- 1 min
Watch out for those automatic doors!
If you are on the wrong side of an automatic door (for example you are standing outside and someone is coming out) the door can hit you...
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CatchU Team
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Tell Your Provider About Falls
Be sure to tell your provider (MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurse) if you experienced a fall. A fall can be a risk factor...
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CatchU Team
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Strengthening muscles in the calf are critical to reduce falls
As we age, muscle weakness is a risk factor for falling, however, most exercises focus on the quadricep. What is less known is that...
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CatchU Team
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Train Your Brain to Diminish Risk of Falls
As we age, our reaction time decreases, which can contribute to an increased risk of tripping and falling. To avoid falls and injuries,...
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CatchU Team
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Proper Footwear Can Reduce Fall Risk
The type of footwear you wear in the house can affect your risk of falling. People who walk barefoot, wear socks without shoes, or...
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CatchU Team
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Tome los pasos correctos para prevenir las caídas
Aquí presentamos algunos consejos para ayudarle a evitar las caídas y las fracturas de huesos: Permanezca físicamente activo. Planee un...
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CatchU Team
- Aug 10, 2022
- 1 min
Your walking and talking pattern may reveal fall-risk
It’s important to pay attention to signs that may indicate you are at a higher risk for falling. When you walk and talk at the same time,...
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CatchU Team
- Jul 13, 2022
- 1 min
Sleepwear and Bedding Fabric May Pose Fall Risk
It’s important to be aware that if you wear sleepwear made of “slippery” fabric, and your bedspread/quilt/duvet (or even sheets) are made...
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CatchU Team
- Jun 3, 2022
- 1 min
Preventing Falls Around the Home
The National Council on Aging reports that 30% of seniors fall each year, leading to about 800,000 emergency department visits. Check...
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CatchU Team
- May 29, 2022
- 1 min
Fall Risk Awareness by Season
The change of season may provide environmental challenges that can increase your risk of falling. Be aware of some of the common causes...
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