The Balance Habits List

The Balance Habits List

54 small things you can do at home, in the room you're already standing in.

Section 5

Stairs and steps

  1. Keep one hand on the railing every time, even for a single step.
  2. Grip the railing evenly rather than white-knuckling it.
  3. Step down sideways when the stairs feel steep.
  4. Step sideways off the last stair rather than straight down.
  5. Put a nightlight at the top and the bottom.
  6. Fix a loose railing the week you notice it.

Section 8

Around your home

  1. Tape down every loose cord along the wall — never under a rug.
  2. Tape down or remove the loose edge of any rug.
  3. Keep clutter off the floors, hallways first.
  4. Use a non-slip mat inside and outside the tub.
  5. Turn a light on before the bathroom at night.
  6. Add grab bars before you think you need them.

Section 1

At the kitchen counter

  1. Rest one hand on the counter and stand on one foot while the kettle boils.
  2. Face sideways and step along the counter, hand trailing the edge.
  3. Do ten slow heel raises with your fingertips on the counter.
  4. March in place, holding the counter lightly, lifting each knee slowly.
  5. Shift your weight foot to foot while you wait at the sink.
  6. Squat an inch or two gripping the counter, then stand tall.
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Before you try any of them: practise with a counter, wall, or sturdy chair within arm's reach. These are general suggestions for everyday movement, not medical advice, and they don't replace a fall-risk assessment. If you've fallen recently, feel dizzy, or use a mobility aid, talk to your doctor first.

Educational only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and not a prediction or prevention of falls. Talk to your doctor before starting any new physical activity. © Healthy After