Seniors News

 We fall into the trap of believing that older people don't have anything to give back and are just consumers of services. We take away what we know people need, what science has shown we need: a reason to get up in the morning.  

We are so grateful to Julie Schmanke at Arbor Court Retirement Community in Topeka, Kansas. A group there uses the Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise DVDs to stay healthy!

31% of older adults were treated for arthritis – an inflammation of your joints, which causes pain and stiffness and is more common in women. There are steps you can ...

"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

 There’s an old saying that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Turns out that’s true.  A large and growing body of behav...

Many thanks to Jasmine Marks and Trinity Village Retirement Community in Pine Bluff, AR for adopting the Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise program.    Activities for Seniors

The You Gave, Now Save campaign is a collaborative effort by NCOA and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) to educate seniors and caregivers about the benefits available to them.   Chair Exercise DVD

National Senior Games Pole Vaulter Breaks the Mold “The reason you can’t do stuff? Do you know why? Because you don’t do it,” Johnston said. “The secret is to keep doing it. Keep on doing it.”   Senior Fitness DVD

Meals on Wheels might do more than deliver hot food to isolated seniors: New research suggests it can serve as an early warning system for declining health.   Seated Exercise for Seniors