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Human Factors Guide: Balance

by Max Baumgarten on January 1, 2010

We hear the word “balance” frequently thrown around, but for our purposes here, consider it our body’s ability to maintain its center of gravity. As we lose a sense of stability and our posture declines (known as postural sway), our balance begins to decline.

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Ron January 1, 2010 at 6:43 pm

Tai-chi can help the body with balance, and luckily a lot of senior care housing offers tai-chi, yoga, or balance exercises to benefit the senior residents. Visit GeriCareFinder to find geriatric care options in your area.

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