Marching in one place elevates heart rate while strengthening core muscles and coordination without joint stress. Stand tall ...

Running will help you stay active as you age, but when you’re out clocking miles, your body is consistently working in the sagittal plane (as in, moving forward). This limits your range of motion in ...

One out of every three adults over 65 years old falls each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for older adults with dementia, the risk of falling is three ...

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were White. “We’re always asking ...

For all of us aged adults and our close relatives, healthy aging remains an elusive goal. Aging is an inevitable part of life ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

People have the same basic needs at any age: to explore, have fun, learn, and live life to the fullest. The best activities for assisted living residents do much more than just pass the time — they ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Although most seniors express a desire to remain at home, living at home, especially alone, is often much harder on seniors than they realize. Socialization, nutrition and exercise are three ...