To maintain balance, our brains must rapidly and continuously integrate and then process the sensory information received from three these systems, visual (eyes), vestibular (inner ear and semi-circular canals) and somotosensory (sensation feedback from joints in our neck, spine, knees and ankles) systems. These provide us with the sensory information about our bodies and the … Read moreWhy do older people seem to find it difficult to balance ?

As you get older, your muscle mass naturally decreases, but this doesn’t mean it’s not too late to start rebuilding your aging muscles. In addition to a good diet and the right lifestyle changes, to effectively build muscle the elderly and seniors need to do regular, strength building exercises. Depending on your body type and … Read moreCan a 70 year old plus elderly man build muscle ?

Getting older for many of us is a slow, gradual and natural process. We start to feel a bit stiffer in our joints when we wake in the morning, we are less flexible with reduced strength, stamina and our balance deteriorates. Our posture becomes more stooped and our walking is not quick and assured with … Read moreWhy are falls a bigger deal for elderly people ?

As time goes on getting older becomes more and more daunting with inevitable changes to our physical and mental health, loss of function and independence. At some point or other we have all thought about what problems we might face as we get older. What is the hardest part about getting older ? Answer snippet:The … Read moreWhat is the hardest part about getting older ?