It’s something that comes on slowly for most people. You find yourself reaching for the railing more often. Maybe you’re a little less confident on uneven ground. Or maybe you suddenly notice that turning quickly makes you a bit wobbly.
Balance problems are very common as we age. Though it’s easy to take for granted,
Many of us have had someone in our lives who has experienced balance problems as they aged. In fact, it’s easy to think of balance problems as a regular and expected part of aging, something that we all just have to learn to live with. Eventually, we all may feel a bit unsteady when walking and find ourselves occasionally reaching for a wall or piece of furniture for some extra stability.
Aging bodies go through many changes. Even healthy bodies with good diets and regular exercise cannot escape the inevitable changes that can come with time: declining muscle strength and flexibility, vision loss, cognitive decline, and more. While we can work to slow down these changes and maybe even make some improvements in our senior years,
Aging often comes with its fair share of surprises – more than just some gray hair and wrinkles. Aging comes with physical and cognitive changes that can impact daily life in significant ways. From stiff joints and slower reflexes to vision loss and memory problems, older adults continually face challenges to their ability to live active,
One of the under-appreciated aspects of a regular exercise routine is the impact it can have on improving your balance and stability. While we tend to focus on enhanced strength and flexibility, the truth is that improved balance and stability – particularly as we age – can play a major role in preventing injuries caused by falls.