may cause older adults to avoid activities such as walking or shopping, even though staying physically active is important for maintaining health and helping prevent falls.
Less movement can mean weaker muscles, poorer balance and less confidence.
What Can Help?
The goal isn’t to ignore fall risk. It’s to make movement safer.
That can include improving lighting at home, removing trip hazards, wearing appropriate footwear, reviewing medications that cause dizziness, having vision checked, and performing appropriate strength and balance exercises.
One of the Best Exercises for Stronger Legs
A simple
