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Your shoe choices matter more than you think as you age
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’ , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on the importance of proper shoe choices for aging individuals is available through KOSA CBS7 and their segment on Aging Untold. As people age, their shoe choices can have a significant impact on their balance and risk of falls.
As people age, their shoe choices can have a significant impact on their balance and risk of falls. The wrong pair of shoes can affect a person's stride and increase the likelihood of accidents.
Foot health is an important consideration for individuals and experts suggest that shoe safety is not a one-size-fits-all issue. A gerontologist notes that shoes are a crucial foundation for overall health and stability.
Further information on the importance of proper shoe choices for aging individuals is available through KOSA CBS7 and their segment on Aging Untold.
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Category: business Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? As people age, their shoe choices can have a significant impact on their balance and risk of falls. The wrong pair of shoes can affect a person's stride and increase the likelihood of accidents. Foot…
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