Comfort Keepers Offers Advice for Poor Balance

If you have noticed that your elderly loved one has been experiencing bouts of lightheadedness or dizziness, or instances where the room seems to be spinning, they may have problems with their balance. The fact is that issues with balance are some of the most common problems that elderly individuals experience.In Home Care Santa Clarita from Comfort Keepers

 

Why Good Balance is Important

Good balance helps your body to maintain its position and control. No matter if you are sitting, or in motion, good balance is important and helps to prevent the following:

  • Staggering when you walk;
  • Rising from sitting to standing without falling;
  • Ability to descend or climb stairs without falling or tripping;
  • Ability to bend over without fear of falling.

 

Your sense of balance is achieved through an intricate labyrinth of tunnels and bones in your inner ear, in addition to other body systems, which include the eyes, joints and bones. When a person has good balance, they are able to move around, maintain independence and have the ability to carry out their day to day activities efficiently.

 

Issues from Poor Balance or Vertigo

There are many elderly people that experience dizziness or unsteadiness as they become older. Problems with the labyrinth in the inner ear are one of the major causes of these issues. If you notice that your elderly loved one is experiencing these issues, you should seek medical treatment to determine if the cause is much more serious that poor balance.

 

The treatments that are available for balance problems depend on the root cause. Your doctor will likely evaluate the condition to determine the cause and find an effective treatment. Since falls account for the highest number of injuries to seniors, a balance issue should be addressed right away in order to reduce the risk of a fall. An injury that occurs due to a fall is the number one cause of seniors losing their independence, and having to spend extended periods of time in the hospital.

 

If you have a loved, elderly person in your life, who may benefit from the service of a companion or caregiver for assistance with day to day activities, contact Comfort Keepers today.

 

Comfort Keepers
23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200

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