Its normal for seniors to lose some of their sense of balance as they age, but just because its normal doesn't mean its something you should shrug off. Things like going for a walk or standing on a stepladder become much more risky in your older years than they ever were before. And falls are, by far, the leading cause of elderly injury. About one in three seniors are injured in a fall each year. One of the best ways to avoid that fate is to do exercises that will improve your balance.