What to look for?
Balance | Common Signs- Can sit unsupported but cannot reach for something, or withstand a nudge
- Can stand unsupported but cannot reach or bend
- Cannot sit unsupported
- Cannot stand unsupported
- Loses balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position. when going from sitting to standing - Can walk and not lose balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position. - Needs a walking aid Walking aid
A device that assists a person in being mobile. It can provide the balance necessary to make them comfortable enough to walk, like a cane, or it can be a wheelchair to assist them in moving when walking is not possible. for support and balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position. - Balance is worse at night
- Falls often (this can be a sign Sign
In medicine a sign is what a physician finds by examining a patient. For example, a patient with the symptom of pain might have signs of a fast heart rate, a pale face, a clammy touch and tenderness. of parkinsonism Parkinsonism
When you have a disorder other than Parkinson's, which features motor impairments similar to those experienced in Parkinson's disease. They are usually still related to problems with the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine.)
Balance | General Description
As Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. advances, the disease may begin to affect areas of the brain that are responsible for movement and balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position.. As a result, the person you care for may have increasing difficulty with their balance as the disease progresses.
Mobility Mobility
To be able to move about either on your own or with the use of a walking aid. and balance are major determinants of independence. The person you care for may or may not need assistance depending on their degree of balance when walking, standing or sitting. A person's balance can decrease from being able to sit or stand unsupported with a full range of motion, to not being able to balance with a large change in position, to needing assistance or aid with their balance when moving.
Impaired balance can be a risk to the safety of the person you care for. Poor standing balance increases the risk of falls, which can lead to broken bones, discomfort, pain and even less mobility. If the person you care for has poor balance when sitting, they will need your assistance at all times to prevent them from falling out of their chair or slumping into a potentially dangerous position.
The person you care for may find that their balance is worse at night. This occurs mainly because it is difficult to see and orient one's self in a dark environment.
In today's busy world, keeping track of symptoms can be a challenge to say the least. That is why we have developed SymptomGuideTM. By taking a more active role, you can better understand how a symptom is affecting everyday life and you can more easily communicate this knowledge with others involved.
