Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 5, 2022, 1:50 PM
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For seniors, accidental falls a leading cause of injuries
Original post made on Aug 12, 2022
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 5, 2022, 1:50 PM
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a resident of Cuesta Park
on Aug 12, 2022 at 8:33 am
Steven Nelson is a registered user.
or is that "Around Town" (why not a Health & Fitness Category?)
As a long-ago gymnast, it is indeed surprising how quickly and how far Balance can 'go' as you get past 65 yrs. I find the 'balance on one bare foot / on a bare floor' one of the most telling signs. So, that's one test I've been trying to use, as a metric, and improve.
This is a good, quick review of some of the neurological /physiological reasons this happens to all of us, as we age. Forwarned is a chance to be prepared.
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