How to Avoid Slips and Falls This Winter

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Winter is here which means snow and ice and being indoors more. Here are my tips to prevent slipping, tripping or falling this winter.  When getting out of the car plant both feet and hang onto the door before starting to walk to make sure you have your balance and that it isn’t slippery Dress warmly - cold muscles tense up which affects balance and can cause a fall - also being warm decreases joint stiffness Wear shoes with good traction, even if it is just for a very short distance Wear clothes that fit well - if they are…

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Tips for Traveling and Fitting Exercise in this Holiday Season

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The holidays are right around the corner, which is exciting, can be stressful, very busy, and can throw us off of our routine. I know for me, it is harder to make time to exercise. It is even harder to keep up with an exercise routine if you are traveling. Here are some tips to keep exercising during this busy and fun holiday season. If you are traveling by car, take breaks every 2 hours to to walk/stretch. This will help decrease aches and pains and keep your body happy. If in a car or a plane, pump your ankles…

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Home Safety Tips to Prevent a Fall

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Did you know that most falls happen in the home? There are ways to make your home more safe to decrease your risk of falling.  Here are some tips to prevent falls in your home.  1) Avoid having cords or wires on the ground or in an area where you have to walk around or over them 2) De-clutter! Avoid having clutter around, the less tripping hazards the better off you will be 3) Have proper lighting- keep spare light bulbs at your house and in an easily accessible place. Is there a light close to your bed? It is…

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Gardening Tips

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The change in season brings a change of activities. Gardening and yard work are a great way to be physically active and enjoy the Spring weather. I do not have a green thumb and the deer are a major issue but the change in weather really helps get me motivated to attempt to make my yard look nice and it is a great reason to get outside!  Here are some helpful tips to make sure you are staying safe, pain free and enjoying gardening and working in your yard this Spring: Before starting out, make sure to check your yard…

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Spring Cleaning Tips

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The weather is changing and I am feeling energized and excited for Spring! I do not love cleaning but at this time of year I do get a small urge to organize and deep clean my house. If you are in the mood to Spring clean here are some tips to help make it productive, healthy, and not a dreaded experience.  First, remember that there is no real benefit of rushing through the cleaning process and getting it all done as fast as possible. It is important for your body to take frequent breaks or to pick a few tasks…

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Staying Active in the Winter

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Winter is long and not all of us can be snow birds and go somewhere warm for the winter. When you add in navigating the pandemic, winter can seem extra long. It may be hard to motivate yourself to go out in the cold weather or you may be fearful of falling/slipping on ice or driving in bad weather but it is still so important to remain active. Lack of activity and exercise can decrease strength, balance, mobility and increase your aches and pains. So enough about the negatives of winter! Let’s make it more enjoyable.  There are easy and…

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