Today's Health Topic Overcoming the fear of falling Fear can be a helpful signal; it can bring your attention to problems — such as a balance disorder, reduced vision, or muscle weakness — that keep you from moving confidently. But fear can also undermine you. Persistent worrying about a fall, if it's unwarranted, may cause you to limit your range of motion unnecessarily and avoid activities that you're capable of. It's estimated that one-third to one-half of older adults are concerned enough about potential falls that they have begun to restrict or avoid activities that would be beneficial for their health. Read more »

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Preventing Falls Featured content: • But it was just a fall! • Why people fall • Maintaining general health to prevent falls • Maintaining your mobility • Exercise programs to help prevent falls •  ... and more! Click here to read more »