Brad and Mike demonstrate the top 4 balance exercises for seniors.

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...

Discover how to maintain independence after 65 with these simple, effective exercises that build stability and prevent falls.

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

In December 1997, Richard L. Moyer's world started spinning. The 72-year-old was on the golf course "just standing talking to somebody," he said. Then, "all of a sudden, I started to sway." Moyer, who ...

Discover six simple at-home exercises that help seniors maintain strength, protect joints, and make daily tasks easier.

Teri Lemoine, foreground, leads Janie Williams, center, and others during the weekly Balance Challenge class this month at the Culver City Senior Center. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) Janie ...