Seniors News

Hats off to Carolyn L. at The Residence of Chardon, a senior community in Chardon, Ohio. They adopted the Stronger Seniors program this summer.  Chair   Exercise Programs for Seniors

The Sisters of St. Dominic in Blauvelt, NY adopted the Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise program for their outreach.   Chair Exercise for Seniors DVD

"Weakness in an older person's lower extremities is associated with increased risk for falls," he said. "Exercise and increased physical activities are important in improving and maintaining your leg strength," says JC Garilao, a physical therapist who works with senior pat...

Thanks to Presbyterian Homes and Teresa R. in Wichita Falls, TX for adopting the Stronger Seniors Balance & Posture program!   Balance Exercise DVD Video

Senior Caregivers on Six Things That Cause Falls There are six factors that contribute to the fact that seniors fall so much more frequently than younger people. Here are some ways to help prevent these falls. Balance Exercises for Seniors

falls in seniors are the third-leading cause of chronic disability, Liu-Ambrose and her team are now looking at whether the exercise program can result in reduced medical costs in this high-risk population. This study shows the importance of a home exercise program and how ...

All this sounds like a lot of trouble, but it comes down to paying attention to your posture. Be mindful of the position of your spine. Remember what Mom used to say..."Sit up straight!" Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise DVD ...

the Centre’s research shows a positive relationship between participation in the creative and performing arts and healthy aging. As a health promotion strategy, arts programs get a standing ovation. The physical and psychosocial benefits peopl...

“Research has shown that many chronic diseases can be prevented or managed more effectively by educating people how to eat better, exercise more, reduce their stress and take other actions to improve their health.”

About 27,000, Americans over the age of 65 die each year from falls, says Kathleen Cameron, director of the National Falls Prevention Resource Center. “That’s one every 19 minutes,” Cameron says. “It’s a major health problem." With an aging population and...