You could be reaching into your car's back seat for a bag. Or reaching for something on the highest shelf... You suddenly experience a searing ache in your arm, shoulder, or back. And it's not goin...
Read moreMost people in their tenth decade would be delighted to complete any kind of race. Betty Lindberg, 98, is so competitive that she hired a coach to help her become faster for her upcoming 10K.
Read moreBy 2030, the number of older people suffering from mental health illnesses is anticipated to nearly double. Isolation, which more than doubles the risk of depression compared to those who do not or rarely feel lonely, is one factor compounding this.
Read moreMore Americans are retiring later in life, and while you are not required to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65, there are some important things to know to avoid fines.
Read moreA review of 33 randomized controlled trials, published online by Annals of Internal Medicine on March 14, 2023, revealed, however, that yoga may provide some protection against infirmity.
Read moreCore training, muscle-strengthening, and flexibility activities have been demonstrated to help prevent or lessen hyperkyphosis
Read moreFalls are the biggest cause of injury mortality among older Americans, and the situation is becoming worse.
Read moreWhile 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.
Read moreTypically, 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...
Read more“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...
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