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ARTICLES TO STIMULATE YOUR MIND AND HELP FACILITATE GOOD HEALTH

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE

Falling Is A Serious Problem For Seniors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults - those 65 and older- fall each year. In 2019 those falls resulted in 34,000 fall deaths. The truth is, the potential for falling can be remedied. Improving ones balance is a good way of helping to accomplish this.

Good Balance Depends On You
Good balance is the result of several body systems working together to help you stand and move comfortably and with control. These systems include the eyes (visual system), the ears (vestibular system) and the network of proprioceptors responsible for providing an awareness of the body’s position in space (proprioception). Proprioceptors (nerve receptors) are found in muscles and the joint-supporting ligaments found throughout the body. The information they receive helps to facilitate balance as we stand and move.

Should any of the systems required for balance fail to work properly, balance problems will result. Should this be the case, a wide range of conditions are possible. These conditions, although they may possess different causes, have similar manifestations. Most people will complain of feeling dizzy, disoriented, unsteady or even giddy when standing or walking. These sensations can last for a short while or continue for days, weeks, months or even longer. They may decrease in intensity or become worse over time. Once present, they will make it difficult or impossible for one to maintain good balance.

Good balance is important for one to remain active, independent and productive. It is, therefore, vital that effort be made to ensure that its maintenance be a part of any attempt at ensuring safety, fitness and good health.

Because falls can be dangerous or even life threatening, every effort should be made to avoid their occurrence. According to the CDC, falls can cause head injuries and broken bones like wrist, arm, ankle, and hip fractures. In addition, many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling.

Important Tips... See Below

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The following seven tips are capable of helping most people preserve their good balance:
• Pay particular attention to the proper functioning of your eyes and ears. Have them checked by your doctor, at least, once each year.
• Exercise regularly to ensure that your muscles and bones are kept strong. Also, make use of exercise programs such as Fusion One, Yoga and Tai Chi Chuan. These programs will help ensure a conditioned body and facilitate good balance as well.
• Ensure that your diet provides all the important nutrients required for good health. Place emphasis on protein, calcium and vitamins A and D.
• Ensure that the drugs you are taking (if any) do not interfere with the proper functioning of the “balance systems” mentioned in previously. You may wish to check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Avoid smoking and the consumption of alcohol.
• Get adequate amounts of rest and sleep.
• Integrate balance stimulating activities into your life. Examples of such activities are walking, hiking and dancing.

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