A fall at any age can result in serious injuries that take time to heal. For seniors, injuries resulting from a fall can have significant impact on daily life. Balance and stability are essential for
6 Tips To Keeping Seniors Safe At Home
Safety is a big concern for seniors and their families, especially as more baby boomers are embracing aging at home. Homes they’ve owned for decades that were perfect for raising children may not be a
The Workout That Works For Seniors of All Ages and Mobility Levels: Resistance Training
Think you’re too old and frail to work out? Think again! The health benefits of daily exercise are widely known, but seniors facing health and mobility issues may feel working out is beyond their abil
Balance In Older Adults May Improve With Hearing Aids
In The Laryngoscope journal, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, describe how they found older patients with hearing loss appeared better able to balance wh
Moderate Exercise and Increasing Good Cholesterol in Men
High cholesterol is a common problem, especially in older men. This fat-like, waxy substance found in meats and dairy products is an essential part of optimal health. It is a critical part of building
Yoga Exercises For Seniors
Simple yet effective yoga exercises for old age or senior citizens. This video will help you to learn yoga postures step by step.
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Helping Older Adults to Prevent Falls
Unfortunately, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall every year. These falls usually cause serious injuries such as fractures and trauma which may make it hard for them to move independently. Plus
Maintaining Independence by Preventing Falls
When older people begin to suffer cognitive deficits from Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s necessary for them and their family members to develop methods for ensuring safety from falls. A study published
Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
Hip fractures are serious fall injuries that often result in long-term functional impairment, nursing home admission and increased mortality. As our population ages, the number of hip fractures is lik