Intrinsic factors are: (1) Advanced age; (2) Previous falls; (3) Muscle weakness; (4) Gait and balance problems; (5) Poor vision; (6) Postural hypotension; (7) Chronic conditions including arthritis.

But it was not the first time that Takei learned how he would be ostracized for his differences.but I could hide my attraction to other boys.

Answering yes would be confessing to a nonexistent loyalty to the Emperor while answering no would imply disloyalty to the United States.Takei never shared his sexuality with his father.Soldiers armed with rifles and bayonets marched up his steps and forced his family at gunpoint to abandon their homes and lives.

I was punished for being different racially.Takei provided voice dubbing alongside Chinese-American actor and Screen Actors Guild founding member.

he shared his memories of the internment.

Rafu Digital EditorThe Oxford English Dictionary defines intersectionality as the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as raceeven over-the-counter medicines.

says that rather than live in fear of falling.Improve the lighting in your home.

The third thing YOU can do to prevent falls is to have your eyes and feet checked.The second thing YOU can do to prevent falls is to exercise to improve your balance and strength.