Gravity is a force that acts on our bodies. All forces change matter over time. Since we are matter, we are subject to those changes. Eventually, gravity will destroy us…much like any other force. Now that’s a true dichotomy.
What is Dizziness?
While this seems like a simple question, dizziness as a symptom can be much more complex. So, if you went to a doctor and said that you felt pain, what would the doctor ask? In most cases he would tell you to describe your pain. Is it sharp, dull, aching, burning, radiating, etc.? You see, with pain, the pattern or description of it often helps the doctor determine the cause of it and the likely treatment. With dizziness, it is the same.
How Good Balance Leads to Healthy Aging
Having good balance is a critical component of healthy aging. Everyday activities like reaching for your coffee cup, bending down to pick up the paper, putting on your shoes, and getting up from a chair require subtle shifts in your body’s weight distribution. A healthy sense of balance allows you to hold your position or move at will during these weight fluctuations without falling.
5 Benefits of Adding Balance Therapy to Your Fitness Routine
The Importance of Balance
For older adults, balance is crucial to daily activities.
You need it when going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, moving your trash, or even as simple as walking. As time passes, balance tends to deteriorate and becomes a concern. You may notice you are not as confident when playing pickleball or you tend to reach out and touch the walls and furniture as you maneuver around your house.
Six Steps to Help Seniors Prevent Falls
One in four Americans ages 65 and above – 29% of seniors – fall each year.
Although we hope they’ll get right back up, many cannot. They might sustain bumps and bruises, strains and sprains, and broken bones, and lasting trauma. Every year, 3 million older adults will be treated for fall-related injuries in the emergency room, with 800,000 having to be hospitalized following a fall.