Janet & Joe discuss how physical balance is important, and what lack of balance may mean. Don't miss Janet performing some balance exercises on our YouTube Channel.
Show Notes:
New York Times Gift Link to “5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well” (you don’t need to be a subscriber to view the link.) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/well/move/balance-exercises-aging.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1k4.5ZfV.x4uFiv_5V0yn&smid=url-share
Watch Janet do the exercises on our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@60PlusPodcast
“Fall Prevention: Balance and Strength Exercises for Older Adults” https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/fall-prevention-exercise
“The Importance of Maintaining Balance as You Age” https://lhsfna.org/the-importance-of-maintaining-balance-as-you-age-2
“The Benefits of Balance Exercises for Older Adults” https://www.claridgecourt.com/blog/rehabilitation/the-benefits-of-balance-exercises-for-older-adults
“Physical Activity Benefits for Adults 65 or Older” “https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/health-benefits/older-adults.html”
“Older Adults and Balance Problems” https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/older-adults-and-balance-problems
“Physical activity guidelines for older adults” https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults
“What Causes Balance Issues in Older Adults” https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/what-causes-balance-issues-in-older-adults
“Understanding Balance Issues In Older Adults” https://westhartfordhealth.com/news/senior-safety/balance-issues-older-adults
“Common Balance Problems in Older Adults” https://www.kelseycareadvantage.com/members/healthy-living/common-balance-problems-in-older-adults
“Balance Issues” https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21021-balance-problems
“Balance Problems” https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/balance-problems/causes
“Gait and Balance Disorders in Older Adults” https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2010/0701/p61.html
