Feeling a little less steady on your feet can be unsettling.
For many older adults, changes in balance develop gradually. You may notice yourself reaching for furniture, feeling less confident on stairs, or becoming more cautious while walking.
While some changes can be related to medical conditions or medications, everyday habits and surroundings can also influence the risk of losing balance and falling.
The encouraging news is that many fall risk factors can be modified. The CDC and National Institute on Aging recommend measures including staying physically active, reviewing medications, checking vision, choosing appropriate footwear, and making the home safer.
Here are 5 common mistakes worth paying attention to.
- Becoming Too Sedentary
When people begin feeling unsteady, their natural reaction may be to move less.
It sounds logical: if you don’t move as much, perhaps you’re less likely to fall.
But excessive inactivity can have the opposite effect over
