How Seniors Can Improve Their Balance
Seniors love their independence, but it's no secret that they're afraid of falling. And rightfully so. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) state that falls happen to one in four seniors annually, making falls a public safety issue. Furthermore, the CDC and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control found that, "Falls among adults aged 65 and older are common, costly, and preventable. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults." Also, according to the National Library of Medicine, "As we age, we lose balance function through loss of sensory elements, the ability to [...]