Why Your Balance Is Important As You Age

Your balance is one of the most important aspects of aging and living independently. Everyday tasks like grocery shopping, walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of a car etc. all require balance and stability. Focusing on habits that improve your balance should be taken as a priority during your weekly exercise and stretching routines. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How there is a direct correlation between maintaining good balance and your longevity. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with older clients and their struggles with balance. 3). How balance is still very important even if you have limited mobility and movement. 4). Why it's important to think about balance as a full body activity and not just your core or legs. 5). The importance of using assistive devices properly and how that's important to maintaining good balance if you use one. /// We hope the information we've provided in this episode is helpful to you if you are having trouble with balance and everyday tasks. Making sure you prioritize activities that promote better balance will keep you active, mobile and independent for years to come. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.