Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased ...

It’s no secret that staying active is good for you, but a recent study has zeroed in on one type of exercise that may help ...

The program was designed using significant learnings from Acadia’s Active for Life initiative — a 10-week program that helps older adults improve their fitness, balance, coordination, flexibility, ...

With Nova Scotia’s aging population, the need for a community-based program for managing chronic conditions has become increasingly important. Offered at Nova Scotia YMCAs, the LiveWell program was ...

“We want to help older adults have a positive experience with exercise, so we developed a physical activity program that specifically targets exercise enjoyment through laughter. … Laughter is ...

Furthermore, the College has now developed best practice guidelines with respect to exercise program structure, behavioral recommendations, and risk management strategies for exercise in older ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as a person ages. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease and strengthen the heart muscle. As a person ...

Evidence Category A. Healthy older adults are able to engage in acute aerobic or resistance exercise and experience positive adaptations to exercise training. Physical Activity and Successful Aging.

“Most of us will have aches, pains and limitations by a certain age, so working with a physical therapist who can account for those and offer a customized exercise program can often be helpful,” she ...

Adults with developmental disabilities are happy about the return of the University of Windsor Adaptive Physical Exercise program. It matches student volunteers with adults from Community Living ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine highlights the significant impact of structured exercise programs on reducing hospitalization rates among older adults in the ...