It's easier to fall. The sense of where you are begins to deteriorate. If you continue to skate, that would force your body to maintain those skills. The senior skating movement began in earnest at the Pettit National Ice Center last September when 10 people requested skating lessons strictly for older residents. Their fears are a little different than a child's.
Seniors are afraid they'll get hurt.
They started out holding the wall and shuffling along. But now they're skating. They're doing fine. It's not as difficult as some other sports. Everyone can't be expected to be playing basketball at that age.