In Fraser Health, staff identify seniors who could benefit from better fitness or more interaction with other people, Park said, and then link them with one of 10 “connectors” employed by non ...

Greasley recently decided to give exercise another try — partly to improve his function, and with awareness that he wanted to stay healthy well into his 80s. “I play a lot of golf,” he said.

Older adults have many options for staying physically active without sacrificing their joints. Walking, cycling, and yoga are just a few low impact exercises that may offer benefits. As you get ...

Low impact exercises are a great way for older adults to build fitness without placing too much stress on their joints. Examples include walking, yoga, cycling, and resistance training.

Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for people of any age, including the over-50 crowd. While physical ...

Kinesiology seniors at the University of Utah Brayden Kellogg, front left, and Nanci Delacruz, front right, instruct an overall fitness class targeted toward senior adults for their capstone class ...

Exercise tips: Adding a few simple yet effective exercises can help older people lead a healthy and more active lifestyle. Seniors can benefit from increased strength, balance, flexibility, and ...

An in-home exercise program reduced subsequent falls in high-risk seniors by 36 per cent, according the results of a 12-month clinical trial published today in the Journal of the American Medical ...

1. Exercise Patience and Compassion It goes without saying that patience and compassion are often needed when dealing with the elderly. Physical challenges, slow movement, forgetfulness, neediness ...

For seniors, exercise isn’t just about physical health—it’s about restoring peace of mind, calm nights, and brighter mornings. Move more during the day. Sleep better at night.