Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.
Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balance and maintain physical ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hearing loss can significantly impact balance in seniors because the inner ear also plays a crucial role in maintaining balance.
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 ...
You’re only as old as your ability to put shoes on. An “old man test” — which challenges people to ready their feet to go outside with three simple steps — has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and ...
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 ...