Using Exercise and Balance to Prevent Senior Falls
Regular exercise is a critical part of preventing senior falls. Not only does it strengthen the muscles, but also improves balance. As we age, we lose sensory elements such as sight, hearing, and even taste. Balance is among the most common reasons seniors consult their doctors. Due to arthritis, musculoskeletal atrophy, and the balance receptors in your ears weakening, falls are a threat to our seniors’ health. One in four adults over 65 fall each…