Balance and Stability in Aging

With aging, the topics of dizziness, unsteadiness and falls increases. Here is a short video highlighting common balance disorders, and a review of what can be done in the environment, as well as individually, to promote greater stability:

http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/treatmentandresearch/video/bal3_na.html?intro=yes

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