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The older we get, the more difficulties we have with balance. Sometimes it’s because of changes in our eyesight; other times it can be caused by medication side effects, or the result of a loss of strength. Taking steps to help parents improve balance is essential, especially for the elderly. Not only will it help them live longer, but improved balance will also help people to live a healthier and more active life.

There is nothing more important than slip and fall prevention when providing elderly care. Fall risk prevention means making the home or living environment as safe as possible for a parent, grandparent or any elderly person. According to the CDC, traumatic brain injuries resulting from falls caused roughly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in the past three years. The risks of women suffering from fall fractures is alarming, with nearly 72% of seniors admitted to hospitals for hip fractures being women.

Find out about five hidden risk factors that can lead to life-threatening falls in seniors.

Elderly people are often plagued with dizziness or other sensations that make them feel unsafe walking or moving and leave them worried about how to avoid falling. These problems might occur as a result of sedentary behavior—and be resolved with physical activity—or they may require the services of a vestibular rehabilitation therapist to help.

About eight million Americans have balance problems and one in three Americans over age 65 will fall every year. Injuries from falls, like a fractured hip, can change a senior's life in ways senior fear most—isolation and loss of independence.

Strength training for seniors has cognitive and physical benefits—and it can be easy and fun.

Are you reaching the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day for good health? Learn how a pedometer can be a great tool for measuring fitness for seniors.

Stay independent with easy strength training. Weight cuffs offer firming fitness for seniors no matter what your ability level.

The right kind of exercise and diet can stave off physical and mental declines as we age. Here are 10 tips for healthy aging.

Everyone over age 50 needs to participate in progressive resistance exercise to prevent muscle loss that can limit mobility and quality of life.