Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve balance stand directly behind a table or chair and place feet slightly apart lift one leg straight back keeping the knee straight hold this position for 10 seconds repeat with the opposite leg do this exercise 2 or 3 times a day 2 to 3 times a week

Materials: Table or chair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from laura inverarity 2007 exercises to prevent falls balance activities available at

Keywords: Poor balance falls exercise stumbles

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Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve balance sit up straight in a chair with feet flat on the floor begin by raising the right foot off the ground and lifting the knee then switch and raise the left foot as if marching in place but while seated march for 2 to 3 minutes and then begin using arm movements as well to increase the heart rate further the cr could also raise his her arms up and down out to the side or out in front of him her the cr can also raise them up and down into the air over his her head continue this movement for 5 to 7 minutes 3 or 4 times a week

Materials: Straight back chair without arms

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from university of georgia 2007 chair exercises for older adults available at www fcs uga edu

Keywords: Poor balance falls stumbles exercise

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Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve balance strengthen the muscles around the knee by performing a seated leg extension sit up straight with feet flat on the floor and place hands on the thighs slowly extend the right leg by lifting the foot into the air until the leg is straight flex the muscles of the knee and upper thigh hold for 3 seconds and return to the starting position breathe out as the leg is extended and breathe in as the leg is lowered back down repeat on the same leg 10 to 15 times and then switch legs repeat this exercise 2 or 3 times 2 or 3 times a week

Materials: Straight back chair without arms

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from university of georgia 2007 chair exercises for older adults available at www fcs uga edu

Keywords: Poor balance falls stumbles exercise

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Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve balance stand up straight behind a tall chair or at a counter top for safety only without holding on to the chair or countertop raise one leg a foot off the ground maintain balance while standing on one leg hold for a count of 10 repeat with the other leg this exercise can be done 2 or 3 times a week

Materials: Tall chair or counter top

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from laura inverarit 2005 one leg away from better balance available at

Keywords: Poor balance falls weak legs gait exercise

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Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve the cr’s balance place an object on the floor about 2-3 feet in front and to the left of the left foot balance on the left foot; raise right foot off the ground slowly bend left knee and lower torso reach forward with right hand and touch the object maintain balance by extending right leg slightly be sure to keep left knee over left foot touch the object pause and return to the start position maintain a slow and controlled movement throughout the exercise repeat the exercise 5-10 times switch feet and repeat on the other side complete the exercise twice for each leg this exercise can be done 2 or 3 times a week

Materials: An object for picking up off the floor

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from elizabeth quinn 2010 the one leg squat and reach exercise isolates the gluteus and improves balance available at

Keywords: Poor balance falls exercise

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Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve the cr’s balance remove socks and shoes place an object on the floor about 2-3 feet in front and to the left of the left foot balance on the left foot; raise right foot off the ground slowly bend left knee and lower torso reach forward with right hand and touch the object maintain balance by extending right leg slightly be sure to keep left knee over left foot touch the object pause and return to the start position maintain a slow and controlled movement throughout the exercise repeat the exercise 5-10 times switch feet and repeat on the other side complete the exercise twice for each leg this exercise can be done 2 or 3 times a week

Materials: An object for picking up off the floor

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from elizabeth quinn 2010 the one leg squat and reach exercise isolates the gluteus and improves balance available at

Keywords: Poor balance falls exercise

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Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve the cr’s balance hold a small 5-8 pound dumbbell in left hand and slowly reach forward to the left as far as possible pause 3 seconds and then slowly return to the start position repeat 5-10 times hold a small 5-8 pound dumbbell in right hand and slowly reach forward to the right as far as possible pause 3 seconds and then slowly return to the start position repeat 5-10 times complete this exercise twice for each side this exercise can be done 2 or 3 times a week

Materials: 5-8 pound dumbbell

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from elizabeth quinn 2010 the one leg squat and reach exercise isolates the gluteus and improves balance available at

Keywords: Poor balance falls stumbles exercise

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Try: Try simple exercises that will strengthen the leg muscles stand up straight behind a tall chair or at a counter top lightly grasp the chair or counter top with finger tips raise one leg a foot off the ground maintain balance while standing on one leg hold for a count of 10 seconds repeat with other leg do 5 on each leg this exercise can be done 2 or 3 times a week

Materials: Tall chair or counter top

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance

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References: Adapted from laura inverarit 2005 one leg away from better balance available at

Keywords: Poor balance falls weak legs gait exercise

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Try: The cr may be going through menopause and experiencing one of the common symptoms which is pain during vaginal sex try using a water-based lubricant during sexual intercourse perform kegel exercises daily to strengthen the muscles of the vagina and pelvis

Materials: Water-based vaginal lubricants books or internet resources about how to do kegel exercises internet access

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Sexuality Intimacy, Gender, Female

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References: Adapted from belinda rowland and teresa g odle 2005 menopause available at

Keywords: Vaginal pain painful sex pain during sex menopause

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Try: Expand the definition of sex touch can be a good alternative to intercourse try holding each other giving each other a sensual massage masturbating or giving and receiving oral sex

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical, Sexuality Intimacy

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References: Adapted from intimacy and aging tips for sexual health and happiness available at mayoclinic com

Keywords: Sex intimacy low interest in sex better sex life no sex life

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