The Battle for Balance
Many older adults struggle with keeping steady on their feet — but imbalance doesn’t have to be inevitable Fact checked by Shannon Sparks In season 2 of “The Pitt,” an older woman lands in the emergency department after an accident. As doctors evaluate her, they realize she and her husband are at risk of […]
Falling Fears
The factors that put older adults at risk for falls — and how to prevent them Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Older adults, especially those who ignore signs of aging, are at risk of experiencing a life-changing fall. Dina Kartsonas, an occupational therapist and partner at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Chicago, sees […]
Finding Balance
When responding to caregiving’s varied and layered needs, achieving equilibrium means more than standing upright Fact checked by Shannon Sparks For caregivers, finding balance is about navigating social connection, emotional support, and physical functionality — all through the upheaval of disease or dying. For this issue, we invited three writers to explore how balance […]
A Rewarding Routine
10 exercises that enhance strength and balance By the time we reach age 30, we start to lose muscle mass — about 3% to 5% per decade — and as we get older, that loss accelerates. If we’re inactive, the loss goes even faster. Add in worsening eyesight, along with poorer balance, strength and flexibility, […]
Loss of balance could signal underlying medical condition
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother, who is 82, has no major health issues, but she’s become rather weak and frail over the past several years, and her balance isn’t very good. Several weeks ago, she fell in her bathroom. Although her injuries were minor, my family is worried. Is there something we can do to […]