Tandem Strength & Balance

Tandem Strength & Balance has a client participating in these Winter World Master Games in Italy. Six years ago she considered putting a stair lift in her house and was falling frequently. She is now 83 and competing in downhill skiing (slalom, giant slalom and super G) We are all so proud of all of her hard work and dedication. Go USA!

Don’t give up on sports and activities that bring joy to your life. At Tandem Strength & Balance we want our clients to maintain strength and balance to enjoy their passions! With proper coaching by experienced physical therapists, you can continue to live life to its fullest! Call us today!

Leg strength and balance changes TAKE TIME!
The time frame established by Medicare/insurance companies may not be long enough to allow older adults to get better. This does NOT mean that they will never improve or there is no hope for recovery. It takes patience and dedication to make changes in leg strength which lead towards improved quality of life! Call us to learn more.

Exercise is the key to controlling Diabetes:
- Improves response to insulin
- Lowers blood glucose levels
- Reduces risk of developing complications from Diabetes (heart issues, stroke)
- Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Controls weight
GETTING strong and STAYING strong are key to living with Diabetes. Please click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/3GModDA

Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours. Wishing you and your family a day to remember. One filled with laughter and joy!

Walking together can be a lovely reprieve from life’s demands; it’s a time to share stories and be together. If you and your spouse have always walked together but now one of you is struggling, it’s often caused by inadequate leg strength and that can be regained. Don’t give up walking together–call us instead.

When older parents begin to experience health issues, families often choose to discuss formal care plans. We, at Tandem Strength & Balance encourage all families to consider in-home strength training. When older parents desire to stay in their homes and keep living costs down, a viable solution is building and maintaining leg strength which enables individuals to live safely in their homes. Visit https://buff.ly/2E9m8W8 for our clients’ success stories.

On my mom’s 80th birthday, she announced, “I won’t be mopping the floor anymore on my hands and knees. I will be using a mop!” She felt great satisfaction in caring for her home and she was hilarious. But her statement was an indication that getting up and down was more difficult. She started working out with Tandem Strength & Balance and not only did she regain strength; she became more socially engaged. If you’re noticing that physical activities are more difficult–call us! Adequate leg strength keeps life fun in all sorts of ways!

Thank you, all the brave men and women who fought valiantly to protect our great country. We Salute all the sacrifices you have made and honor your dedication and sacrifices!

Do you find yourself reliving the Good Old Days? How about we help you Get Strong and Stay Strong so you can continue to do the things you want to do? Call us for a free consultation–the Good Old Days can be now!

Exercise itself cannot reverse COPD, but it can change the way a person feels, breathes, and functions.

Unfortunately, many people with COPD believe they CAN’T exercise or worry it will make their lung disease worse. Fears of feeling TOO short of breath and/or feeling unsafe exercising alone are two of the main limitations of exercising while living with COPD. Tandem Strength & Balance can help. Contact us for a free in-home consultation. https://buff.ly/2MccS4l

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a form of dementia, impacts memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder, NOT a normal part of aging

There are many misconceptions around what individuals with dementia can and can’t do! Often these misconceptions are communicated by the well-meaning medical community. Many families are told that those living with dementia can’t follow directions or learn new tasks, that therapy is not beneficial and that the best thing to do is get the individual to use a walker or wheelchair to prevent falling. Please click here to learn more about exercise for those living with Dementia: Those with Dementia Can Improve - Tandem Strength & Balance (https://buff.ly/2v9xYYS)

Are you struggling to gain momentum in getting your strength and balance back even though you have completed the allotted Medicare Rehabilitation for hip or knee replacement? Contact Tandem Strength & Balance to learn how you can receive help to accomplish your goals.

What are some of the RESULTS when your loved ones REGAIN functional leg strength?
• Reduced RISK of falls!
• Increased INDEPENDENCE
• Reduced RELIANCE on walkers, wheelchairs and canes!
• Regardless of age, it HELPS with life aspirations!
• BUILDS your “StrengthBank” and SAVES on your “PiggyBank”

‘Tis the season of cold rain, slippery walkways and more potential for falling.
Here are tips for fall prevention: wear shoes or boots with good traction,
when walking up or down steps, use handrails when possible, and most
important of all build and maintain strong leg muscles so your balance is good.
Tandem Strength & Balance helps seniors to stay on their feet regardless of weather!

Is your doctor preparing you for wheelchair use?
Abnormal gait, difficulty standing, and stooped posture are often indicators of declining muscle strength. Don’t give up - Regardless of your age, you can build leg strength and regain independence and confidence to continue to do the things you love.

In-Home Fitness Programs for Seniors
Older adults will experience remarkable benefits from custom strength and balance exercises. Our private pay, in-home service allows seniors to maintain independence and mobility for a longer period, thereby avoiding the high costs of assisted living while enjoying the comfort of their own homes. For over 20 years, Tandem Strength & Balance has helped clients STAY STRONG and SAVE MONEY!

“Mom loves to work outside, and I’m worried she will fall.” Research shows that falls are directly related to a LACK of leg strength NOT aging. Let Tandem Strength & Balance safeguard your loved one's leg strength, so they can continue to enjoy what they love to do!

We ALL lose strength when we are ill/hospitalized, but we also lose strength when we stop exercising or just take a “break.” However, those consequences are significantly greater for older adults because leg weakness decreases their safety and mobility.
- One day of bed rest = 6% muscle loss!
- Exercise stops = muscle loss starts within 3-5 days!
- A 4 week “break” of exercising = 32% loss maximum strength!
The key is that strength can improve regardless of age or diagnosis. However, “long lasting and significant change in strength occurs over a 12- to 16-week period”. Contact https://buff.ly/2XaND7b to learn more.

Strength training is more effective at helping seniors get strong and stay strong than other programs, such as home-exercise programs, water aerobics and cardio-based activities. Tandem Strength & Balance delivers one-on-one, custom-designed exercise at the individual’s home. Family members are educated about the program, starting at the initial free in-home consultation, to encourage their loved ones. Our focus is to increase a client’s leg strength and maintain that strength over time.

“My dad is walking slower”
“My parents are both having difficulty getting out of chairs”
“My mom is so bent over”
These assertions are ALL indicators of declining muscle strength. This is generally followed by poor balance and requiring the aid of a cane or walker. If you’re interested in a different life plan, contact us today for a free in-home consultation.

MYTH: Aging means declining health and/or disability.
FACT: There are some diseases that become more common as we age. However, getting older does not automatically mean poor health or that you will be confined to a walker or wheelchair. Plenty of older adults enjoy vigorous health, often better than many younger people. Preventive measures like healthy eating, exercising, and managing stress can help reduce the risk of chronic disease or injuries later in life.

“My mom improved with Medicare physical therapy, continues to do her home exercise program and goes to chair exercises in her assisted living two times per week, but she is still declining in her mobility every month.” This family knew their mom could get better and were searching for options. Tandem Strength & Balance offers continued 1:1 leg strength training and evolving balance exercises that typically cannot be done in other venues. We help aging seniors to get strong and stay strong. https://buff.ly/2XaND7b

There are so many misconceptions regarding older adults and their mobility. Tandem Strength & Balance educates family members about their program, starting at the free in-home evaluation, to encourage their loved ones. We explain why the below are possible for older adults:
* "Get Strong" and be safe without the use of a walker
* Improve balance and mobility at any age- yes even at 80, 90 and/or 100 years of age
* Continue any and all activities that they enjoy as they advance in age
* Overcome common symptoms related to Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and aging

FACT:
When walking becomes unsteady, it’s an indication of leg weakness - NOT old age. If your loved one was told to use a walker or cane, is having more difficulty rising from a seated position, or is not picking up their feet when walking, it is due to LEG WEAKNESS. Contact TANDEM STRENGTH & BALANCE to learn how this can be addressed for your loved one. https://buff.ly/2XaND7b

Success with Tandem Strength & Balance
Gene, at 94, enjoyed golfing and unfortunately one day, he fell while on the course and broke his hip. His rehabilitation included nursing home and homecare physical therapy and when Medicare was terminated, Gene was living independently in his town home and walking with a rolling walker. However, he had fear of stairs and had stopped driving because of the difficulty of getting in and out of his car.
Gene longed to get back to playing golf and resume his independent lifestyle. He contacted Tandem Strength & Balance and following 6 months of strength training, Gene regained his functional leg strength. He was able to walk without any assistive device, no longer in need of his rolling walker or even a cane. Gene was confident and began to drive again. Because of his commitment to strength training, Gene is enjoying his independent lifestyle once again, driving to community activities and playing golf.
Functional leg strength is the answer for maintaining an independent lifestyle and...Gene is living life again...his way!

Walkers are meant to be temporary. Using a walker for longer than six weeks encourages dependence and leg weakness; thus, increasing the risk of falling. Our philosophy is that ALL individuals are safer and happier when increasing and maintaining adequate leg strength. Click here to discover the myths surrounding walkers. https://buff.ly/2VlKOzo

Senior strength training is a valuable part of living a healthy and active lifestyle, especially for those suffering with limited mobility. It helps improve the body's important functions as well as a person's state of mind.

Have you witnessed the YO-YO CYCLE with Medicare physical therapy and your loved ones? Seniors build strength while in therapy and lose strength once the therapy is discontinued. This is a hopeless cycle and quality of life is reduced with each injury or illness.
Tandem Strength & Balance, a team of licensed physical therapists, have a different philosophy and performance record. Aging seniors can GET STRONG and they can STAY STRONG; our process is unique. Contact us to find our more https://buff.ly/2MccS4l