Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their quality of life begins to deteriorate. Even if there are no serious ...

Falls are a serious risk for seniors, but experts say they aren't inevitable. In fact, most are preventable by staying active ...

Hearing loss can significantly impact balance in seniors because the inner ear also plays a crucial role in maintaining balance.

A fitness and nutrition program designed for older adults living with frailty significantly improved physical function and body composition over six month, according to new research published in BMC ...

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their quality of life begins to deteriorate. Even if there are no serious ...

The answer could be yes, according to a promising study published in Innovation in Aging from University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine. Compared with older adults living in single-dwelling ...

When Woodbury-based physical therapist Ken Shah heard seniors complaining about their balance and joint pain, he jumped to action. Using his previous experience with aquatic therapy, Shah put together ...