Exercise Classes That Improve Your Aging Parents' Strength and Balance -- and Prevent Falls

By Laurie Udesky, Caring.com senior editor

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ID:

3261

First Published:

27-Aug-2007

Last updated on

Friday September 26, 2008

Related Topics:

broken hip prevention , falling , exercise , broken hip , exercise classes , balance , weight lifting , mother

Summary:

Find an exercise class that improves a parent's strength and balance, reducing the risk of falling and preventing hip fractures and other injuries.

2 Comments

1. Posted by Anonymous 9 months ago

   Out here in Los Angeles, there is a balance exercise class at the Pan Pacific Senior Center. They meet every Friday at 9:30AM. The address is 141 S. Gardner Street 90036.

2. Posted by Anonymous 12 months ago

   Locally, we have gyms and rec centers that offer classes under the "Silver Sneakers" name - classes specifically for the senior citizen set. They are well attended, from my experience. Also, if you're a child of these parents, consider attending exercise classes yourself - learn from your parents' experiences now.