Stability for Seniors
Chapter 3 – Am I Susceptible to Falling? This is an excellent question. It shows that you‟re proactive and interested in your well-being. Many people automatically resign themselves to their problems and blame it on aging. The first step in prevention is in being aware of your situation.
There are a few questions you will need to ask yourself before you can ascertain if you might fall. Of course, even if the answers indicate that you don‟t, you may still fall. Life can be unpredictable and anything is possible.
However, for the most part, the questions below will give you a good idea of your chances of falling.
Have you been physically active for most of your life? If you have been exercising daily or frequently all throughout your life, your body will be stronger and more coordinated than
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