A fall can happen in one ordinary second. Reaching for a mug. Turning too fast in the hallway. Stepping off a curb that looked flat. The scary part is how sudden it feels. The hopeful part? Falls are not just “part of getting older.” That idea has done a lot of damage. Yes, the body changes with age. Eyesight can shift. Muscles may weaken. Reflexes can slow down. Some medications can cause dizziness. But balance is a skill, and skills can be trained. Balance training does not