Seniors For Living

One of the major reasons seniors become less active is fear of falling. The CDC reports that among adults age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury death and most common cause of hospital admissions for trauma. But ...

When it comes to your weight, less is more for a lot of good reasons. But since old habits are hard to break, you need all the motivation, support and resources you can get. Here are 8 good reasons to change ...

We all know that exercise is good for your body and brain, but a new study indicates that it also helps maintains independence in people with Alzheimer’s. How so? An article from the Assisted Living Federation of America shares ...

Tai chi. Zumba. Synchronized swimming. Yoga. Just because you’re in a senior living community doesn’t mean chair exercises are the only way to stay active and fit. The type of group exercise programs and personal fitness opportunities available ...

No matter where you live during your retirement years, Dr. Charles Eugster, age 93, prescribes two simple things for a long, healthy life: work and exercise. His vision is to “prevent impending disaster by encouraging people to be more active, particularly ...

I started Zumba classes a few weeks ago, and I’m hooked. Now I know what all the fuss is about: it’s an hour of high-intensity aerobic exercise set to great music, and it’s fun to do (and ...

When was the last time you pumped your legs and pointed your toes toward the sky, basking in the simple pleasure of a swing ride? Or spun around until you were dizzy on a merry-go-round? Hit the ground hard then ...

Starting up and sticking with an exercise routine is a challenge at any age. No matter how much we read or hear about the importance of physical fitness, the first and subsequent steps on the road to good health don’...

Yesterday, we reported on a fascinating new therapy that uses an old device – the metronome – to improve mobility among seniors. And a recent post on the Brookdale Senior Living Optimum Life blog highlighted another exciting and emerging specialty in the ...

“Gee, Dad, I have enough trouble keeping myself good without keeping all the other kids good.” – Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver

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If you loved watching the Cleavers, join the ...