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How do you feel about falling?

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26, 2024 | Replies (190)

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@stephcarney

@ray666 Hello Ray- thanks for chiming in on this. You provide yet another example of how much we need to be our own advocates and describe our issues in great detail along with what we've tried and what has or has not worked. Physicians who are friends keep telling me that medicine is not an exact science though many practitioners may treat it as so. Because I have vestibular issues, I too attempt to practice balancing exercises daily to retrain proprioceptive senses. Because I also have occasional vertigo, his often results in momentary episode of dizziness and slight nausea. As my mother often said, "Getting old is not for the faint of heart, but it sure beats the alternative." And so, we carry on the best we can. Ray, do you follow a particular routine for your balancing exercises? As a one-time yoga teacher, I used to encourage people to brush their teeth twice a day while standing on one foot!

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@stephcarney Good morning, Steph! Like many of us, I've purchased a few dozen books over the years, just about every new book that comes along about improving balance. Most of those books I've since discarded or misplaced; one that I still have: is Carol Clements's "Better Balance for Life." I've not referred to that book recently; however, I've been doing the online balance work led by Lesley French (Perth, Australia) that (oddly enough) has the same name: "Better Balance for Life." I should do Lesley's classes with more diligence, but at least I do what I can, as much as I can, as many days of the week as I can. Consistency––in balance training, flexibility, and strength––appear to be the keys to success. They're also fantastic practices for the spirit! ––Ray (@ray666)