It’s strange having to care for your parents as you get older. Stepping in and helping them make decisions about their healthcare or their finances. Watching them lose their memory or their health.
Both of my parents, and both of my grandmothers, are and were active adults. My mother continues to dance and lift (small) weights. My dad taught swing dancing until his memory no longer allowed him to. My grandmothers were bowling and walking into their eighties.
Such activities are good for both your physical and mental health. In particular, they are good for maintaining your balance and reducing your risk for falls. To learn more, read our entry below.
Balance and fall prevention for older adults
Millions of adults over the age of 65 fall each year. The CDC says that more than 25% of older adults fall each year – but they often don’t tell their healthcare provider. This is especially worrisome as a person that’s fallen is at higher risk of falling again.
To learn more about what increases your risk of falling as you age, read the whole entry at physiquality.com.