Getting Grounded Gracefully
A program to improve balance and prevent falls in older people.
Mei Mei Chang is 73 years old. Prior to doing Getting Grounded Gracefully her balance was very poor. Now she walks without holding on and with great confidence.
IMPROVED BALANCE
“When I started I could not stand without holding onto the back of a chair because I was unsteady when standing. By the time we had finished the program I was not holding on to the chair so often. It made me aware I could do things I did not know I could.”
IMPROVING CONFIDENCE
“My walking has improved; I am firmer on the ground. I am not so afraid I am going to fall anymore. My confidence has improved. I had a stronger fear of falling before I did the program.”
“My confidence has improved a lot. This has given me the courage to venture out of the house alone. Previously I would not have left the house alone.”
BEING MORE ACTIVE
“The Program has cut out some of the rust; I am more flexible and feel better. I am more aware of what I am doing now; I am more active, go to the shops more often. I accomplish so much more than previously I would have.”
FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
“I can now put on my seat belt in the car easily. The lesson with trunk and neck twist taught me how to do this. I found a new way to put my stockings on. The lesson hand and foot taught me this new method.”
