Walking slow in middle age may factor in dementia
Walking speed and hand grip strength are important factors in a senior's ability to avoid falls. However, a new study finds that these factors might also play a role in determining if a pers...
February 17, 2012
Some senior falls may be a result of an undiagnosed neurological disorder
Falls among the elderly are all too common - in 2009 approximately 2.2 million elders suffered nonfatal fall injuries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
February 16, 2012
Common causes behind falls
Falls among the elderly are no laughing matter. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in three seniors age 65 and older are predicted to fall each year, which ...
February 14, 2012
Toronto doctors create new initiative to get seniors moving
A group of researchers and geriatric doctors in Toronto are looking to implement a new program in area hospitals aimed at getting seniors moving during their stays, CTV News reports. ...
February 13, 2012
People with hip conditions may need more than one treatment plan
The use of clinical observation along with magnetic resonance images (MRI) seems to be the best plan for dealing with people who suffer from hip pain, according to a recent study....
February 13, 2012
Staying active might reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients
People suffering from osteoarthritis tend to have constant pain in their joints, which can limit their physical activity and mobility. However, many believe getting sufferers moving might ac...
February 9, 2012
Brain games help seniors stay sharp
According to a recent study published in the Archives of Neurology, seniors who do puzzles, word searches or other brain stimulating games might have better memory and cognitive function as ...
February 8, 2012
Fire safety for seniors living at home
Aging in place is a desire more seniors have, as they would prefer to remain in the homes they know rather than move into a condo, living facility or even with family members. AARP reports t...
February 8, 2012
Safe stairs can decrease senior falls
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three seniors age 65 and older will experience a fall each year. ...
February 2, 2012
Swimming has huge benefits, few downsides
Exercising has long been found to help people thrive as they reach senior status. According to Florida Today, one form of exercising that may outshine the rest is swimming. ...
February 2, 2012