Physiotherapy for older adults and fall prevention
Keeping strength and balance is what allows someone to keep living independently at home. We work on it without them having to travel.
Who it's for
For older people who tire when walking, have fallen or are afraid of falling, have lost mobility after a hospital stay or simply want to stay active at home.
What we work on
Leg strength, balance, walking, getting up from the armchair and the bed, and simple exercises they can do every day. I also check the home for risks: rugs, lighting, the bathroom, the stairs.
Experience
I've worked as a physiotherapist in a care home for older people, and I know everyone needs a different pace. Sessions adapt to their condition and to what motivates them.
What the visits are like
- First visit with assessment and plan
- Sessions at your home, with all the equipment
- Exercises to do between sessions
- Guidance for the family
- Invoice for your insurer
Frequently asked questions
How often should sessions be?
At first, once or twice a week is usually recommended, then less often. The key is to keep up the exercises I leave between sessions.
Can the family be there?
Yes, and I recommend it. That way you learn the exercises and how to help safely.