Reduce Risk of Falls: Dancing Once a Week Shown to be Beneficial for Elderly

Dancing is an effective way to improve balance and decrease the risk of falling. (Photo via pexels.com)

Research indicates that dancing may be one of the most effective ways to prevent falls, reducing risk by 53% when practiced more than three times weekly.

Zurich, Switzerland (Business Northeast) – Are the elders in your family interested in dancing? The elderly have less muscle and strength, which means they have more chances to fall down. According to the “dance-based mind-motor activities” study, balance ability and gait are important risk factors for elderly falls down.

Fall down is one of the leading causes of accidental death and injury for people over 65. Research author Michele Mattle focuses on: Are dance-based mind-motor activities associated with benefits for fall prevention and better physical functions, such as balance, mobility, and strength, in healthy adults 65 years and older?

“As we get older, the ability to perform more than two actions at the same time (such as walking and talking at the same time) will decrease. During walking, when an accident occurs, a fall down may occur. At this time, you need to Respond quickly. Balance training can help people react faster when they lose control,” Michele Mattle said.

“The movements in dance-based mind-motor [activities] are intentional, focused, and involve the constant attention control for the shifting of body weight.”

According to statistics, about 30% of older adults need treatment after falling down, and 7% may cause fractures. Young people also have risks after they fall down. Dancing once a week can reduce fall risk by 37%, and dancing 3 times a week can reduce fall risk by 53%. This study provides an effective way to prevent the risk of fall down and encourages older adults to dance and exercise!

Everyone knows the importance of exercise, but older adults have insufficient mobility and slow movements, so they may choose to give up exercise. This is a dangerous thing! Because not exercising will lead to faster deterioration of physiological functions.

If you don’t like sports, try dancing! Dance to train balance and increase physical mobility. The researchers reminded that if the exercise frequency is higher and the training time exceeds 12 to 24 weeks, the results of improving physical condition and preventing fall down can be obtained.

In addition to dancing, walking is also a good exercise. For those who are just beginning to exercise regularly, walking can train exercise habits and perseverance. The elderly can dance or take a walk with a group of people, increase social activities and exercise, and make life full of motivation and vitality.

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