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To maintain normal balance, many physiological systems must function normally, including your muscles, bones, joints, eyes, and the balancing organ in the inner ear, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. You can have balancing issues if these systems aren’t working properly.

Balance issues can be caused by a variety of medical illnesses. Most balance disorders, on the other hand, are caused by problems with your inner ear’s balance organ (vestibular system).

When you lose your equilibrium, you may experience a variety of additional symptoms.

The following are some of the signs and symptoms of a balance problem:

Vertigo (a sense of spinning)
Feeling of faintness or lightheadedness (presyncope)
Loss of balance or unsteadiness
Sensation of falling
Feeling a floating sensation or dizziness
Vision changes, Blurry vision
Confusion
Fear, anxiety, or panic

These symptoms can last for a short time or for a long time. Untreated balance problems in seniors can cause fatigue and depression.

Balance issues in older persons should not be overlooked. Balance issues in seniors can often be lifelong issues.

In addition to consulting a specialist, older persons with balance issues should:

Avoid strolling in dimly light or darkened rooms.
Put on low-heeled, well-fitting shoes.
Use a cane or a walker.
Handrails and other assistance devices should be installed in their home.
Handles in close proximity to bathrooms or showers
Motorized chairs to make it easier for senior people to get up and around.
Canes and walkers

Include balance exercises in your daily routine.

Unfortunately, exercise will not help seniors with balance disorders caused by inner ear abnormalities. It can, however, cause minor changes in the muscles and nerve signals that control balance in older persons. Regular balance exercises strengthen muscle and nerve connections, resulting in an improved balance in seniors.

The physiotherapist tailors balance exercises to the person and their demands.

Obstacles in the Home Should Be Removed

Any barriers that could cause a fall, such as slight elevation changes, such as doorway thresholds and carpets in front of sinks, should be removed.

Begin by walking through your loved one’s house and noting any potential dangers, such as sagging handrails, uneven porch stairs, or loose rugs. Any objects in the way of pathways, especially those in high-traffic areas, should be moved or removed.