According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 14 million adults in this age group report falling ...

In 2023, Cochrane, a research organization, reviewed 22 studies that investigated fall-prevention strategies ... doing strength exercises at least twice a week and balance exercises at least ...

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dodge County will offer a seven-week Stepping On Fall Prevention Workshop series from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, July 17 through Aug. 28 ...

Boost balance and independence with a simple, daily exercise that strengthens your calves for better stability and fall prevention.

Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a chair. Chair yoga ...

Falls are the top cause of injuries among adults aged 65 and older in the United States, with over 14 million incidents reported annually. Data from the Centers for ...

The benefits are many, Chapman said: improved flexibility, strength, balance ... older people prevent falls. A physical practice that can last a lifetime Leister recently retired. “I've been looking ...

Structured exercise plans that include weight-training, cardio, and flexibility are important for older adults. Find a list ...

As we age, a natural decline in bone density and mass increases the risk of bone-related conditions and injuries.

The number of people who have died as the result of a fall in Northern Ireland more than doubled over a 10-year period, according to official statistics. There were 378 fatal falls in 2022, compared ...

Test your one-leg balance and learn what it reveals about your strength, stability, and fall risk after 40—plus how to improve it.