Home Health : Balance
Did you ever love roller coasters, but find them harder to take as you get older? Most younger people love to challenge their sense of balance, but as we age, it becomes harder to do. the inner ear is the center our body’s center of balance. As time goes on our sense of balance becomes impaired, along with decline in bone and muscle mass. Did you know that 40 percent of Americans suffer from symptoms of dizziness or lightheadedness? This can lead to increased risk of falls and fractures. Falls occur to one of every three Americans age 65 and over and are a major reason for loss of independent living. Strength training exercise is the best way to improve your balance. Or even walking, jogging or finding other creative ways to stay active will help. For more information call St. John’s Referral One at 625.2000 or log on to stj.com.
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