Tag: Risk of Falling

Focus on Foot Health to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Although many seniors experience foot pain and soreness, growing older doesn’t mean that your feet have to suffer. Conditions like arthritis, plantar fasciitis and fallen arches can affect the health of your feet and your ability to exercise, also increasing your risk of a fall. The most life impacting injury that seniors face, falls are…

Staying Active After a Fall

As we age, normal changes in our eyesight, balance and health can make a fall more likely. And according to the CDC, one out of every three individuals over the age of 65 falls each year. While none of us like to think that a fall can happen to us, it is important to know…