Seniors News

Core training, muscle-strengthening, and flexibility activities have been demonstrated to help prevent or lessen hyperkyphosis

Falls are the biggest cause of injury mortality among older Americans, and the situation is becoming worse.

While Medicare does not have a cap on the amount it will pay for therapy sessions, there is an annual coverage barrier that you should be aware of. What you need to know is as follows.

Typically, cataract surgery is conducted as an outpatient procedure. Two to three hours will likely be spent at the surgical facility. The procedure itself typically takes less than thirty minutes. You will be conscious, but an intravenous sedative may be administered to relax...

“Virtually the whole industry recognizes that offering in-person and remote programming—a full spectrum of programming—is a terrific strategy to reach more older folks, to promote access and equity,” said Jennifer Tripken, associate director of the Center of Healthy Aging at t...

A study found that the mortality rate among people who sustain a hip fracture and have it surgically fixed is 21%, while the mortality rate among those whose fracture was not healed was 70%.

"Exercise is essential for seniors, and it's not just about losing weight." "Exercise can help a senior maintain independence and autonomy. It means not requiring assistance from others."

The majority of our bodies' repair activity occurs while we sleep. If we do not engage in this crucial area, we will age more quickly and perform worse in almost every part of our lives.

According to research, dancing is one of the most effective ways to prevent falls. Dance activities performed more than three times per week were found to reduce fall risk by 53%.

These FDA-approved hearing aids are available without a prescription. But not everyone should use them.FDA-regulated over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are now becoming available online and in stores after years of anticipation. A dozen or so of the devices have al...