Episode
A Bit About Balance With Kelly Tremblay, PhD
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- Elevate Eldercare
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- May 29, 2026
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- 643
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Summary
On this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly Tremblay , PhD, explores the critical connection between balance, mobility, falls, and brain health. With falls ranking as the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths globally , especially among older adults , Dr. Kelly explains why prevention starts long before a fall occurs. The conversation highlights how physical activity in midlife and beyond supports muscle strength, circulation, and brain function, while also reducing dementia risk. Dr. Kelly discusses how movement strengthens the communication between the brain and muscles, improving reaction time, coordination, and stability. Listeners will also learn how the eyes, ears, and proprioceptive system work together to help us navigate the world safely. Following are links and resources for this episode: • The World Health Organization's key facts on falls: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls • The AgingINnovation 2026 Annual Conference: https://aginginnovationconference.org