What are the health benefits of balancing activities for Seniors?

There are many health benefits of balancing activities for seniors.

• Balance activities typically focus on the muscles of your abdomen, lower back, hips, and legs.
• Doing balance activities regularly may help you stay steady on your feet, reduce the risk of a fall or injury.
• Examples of balance activities include (only under expert supervision)
  • walking heel to toe in a straight line
  • Standing on one foot;
  • Standing up from a chair and sitting down again without using your hands;
  • Rising up and down on your toes while standing and holding onto a stable chair or counter top for support;