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!

29% of older adults were treated for ischemic heart disease – a condition that is caused by a build-up of plaque that narrows the arteries leading to the heart. Nar...

The strength and balance exercises are also gentle enough that I can do the whole workout. My balance is poor but I hope with time I can stand without the chair. Definitely recommend this for anyone needing effective but gentle exercise.             ...

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 ...

Medicare Costs - The older we get, the more health care we need — and medical care is expensive. Medicare, the government’s health insurance program for seniors, helps with those costs.    Chair Exercise Video

   I'm a senior, 72 years young, and in great health and in reasonably good shape. If you give it your all, it's not a wimpy workout!      Str...

47% of older adults are treated for high cholesterol – a condition that occurs when your body has an excess of bad fats (or lipids), resulting in your arteries getting clogged, which can lead to heart disease.   Exercise for Seniors DVD

 Medicare Advantage Plans Boost Healthy Perks “These benefits are focused on keeping people well and can save the beneficiary and the plan a lot of money in the long run,”   Exercise for Seniors DVD

"We found a strong association between life purpose and mortality in the US," said the study's lead author, Leigh Pearce of the University of Michigan School of Public Health.    Chair Exercise DVD