Why Your Balance Gets Worse With Age and What to Do...

[T.T.]

Why Your Balance Gets Worse With Age and What to Do About It.

Feeling a wee bit wobbly on your feet as you age? You're not alone. Balance-related issues are one of the most common health complaints among older people, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

But feeling unstable on your feet can have major consequences. Good balance is necessary to carry out even the most basic daily activities (think: walking, climbing stairs, getting in and out of a car, etc.), so if you struggle to stay steady, you're less likely to maintain independence in older age.

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Good tips there these are the reason I started balance and memory classes and I can tell the difference.

[spice]

What's more, arthritis and/or bone-related diseases (like osteoporosis) — which are more common in older folks — can lessen joint mobility too.

That is my problem. Still doesn't stop me from exercising unless the pain becomes too bad.

[T.T.]

Spice good on you we do what we can it has to be better than doing nothing.

[♣Emerald♣]

Good article Joy, movement is so important and exercise too especially walking. If you don't move and remain sitting all day you will become as stiff as a board especially your back joints and hips.

[T.T.]

Emerald that is for sure just can't believe people don't realise the damage they are doing to themselves.

[Steve]

Thank you for the info T.T..

[ZandraJoi]

Hearing loss can affect the balance & coordination. People can help with their balance but it's easier if you start young when it becomes more second nature.

[safeinsanity]

Stop drinking huge bottles of wine that's for sure! 😄

[Dazzal]

Simple exercises to strengthen us.
I push myself to increase the video exercises each day.

[T.T.]

I agree you have to help yourself and exercise by video, exercises at home or classes.