Maybe you don’t feel dizzy exactly, but you’ve started reaching for the railing more often, feeling less steady when you stand up, or hesitating before stepping off a curb. It’s tempting to dismiss those changes as simply getting older, especially if you haven’t actually fallen. Aging can affect the systems involved in balance, but balance problems after 65 can also be connected to medications, vision changes, inner-ear problems, blood pressure, muscle weakness, and medical conditions that deserve attention. \
The National Institute on Aging specifically advises older adults to talk with a doctor about recurring dizziness or balance problems rather than assuming they’re an unavoidable part of aging. That’s important because recognizing what’s changing before the first serious fall may protect both your independence and your finances. Here is what seniors need to know.
