Has your loved one ever felt dizzy, lightheaded or had a spinning sensation? If the feeling happens often, it could be the sign of a balance problem. This article from the National Institute on Aging discusses this common disorder among seniors. Balance problems are among the most common reasons that older adults seek help from a doctor. They are often…
Many medical conditions can cause balance issues in seniors. However, most balance problems result from inner ear issues. The Mayo Clinic provides an article on the problems, symptoms and causes. Here’s a look. Balance problems can make you feel dizzy, as if the room is spinning, unsteady, or lightheaded. You might feel that you’re going to fall down. These feelings…
Helping seniors enjoy life is a passion of ours! We want to keep our clients moving! And contrary to some thinking, if you participate is some regular exercise, you are less likely to have falls that debilitate. It’s always hard to get started. Here are some thoughts on starting an exercise program – at any age!
Perhaps you’ve seen the ad lately on TV where the main message is: “move it, or lose it!” It’s true. As we stop doing things, maybe because we were sick, or injured, we start to lose the capacity for that activity. The truth is, as we get older, it’s important to keep moving. The question is, how do we start?…
September is Fall Prevention Month! Did you know that falls represent more than half of accidental deaths? Followed by car accidents, suffocation and poisoning. NOT just elder fall. Simple falls can result in fractures that cause immobility, disability and may hasten death. Balance disorders, failing eyesight and slower reflexes may contribute to a greater risk of accidents than the general…