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Why Exercise for Older Adults With Arthritis Is a Game-Changer (Even If It Sounds Backward!) For many older adults, the idea of exercising with arthritis feels about as logical as walking on a sprained ankle. “Won’t it just make everything hurt more?” Surprisingly… no. The right kind of movement can be one of the most powerful tools for managing arthritis pain, improving confidence, and reclaiming independence. Let’s explore why movement matters, what types of

Balance for Life: Strength and Resilience for Older Adults Who Want to Keep Doing What They Love Aging may be inevitable—but...

Why Learning to Get Up and Down Matters As we age, maintaining (or even gaining ) independence and mobility becomes more important than ever. One of the most underrated yet crucial skills for older adults is the ability to safely get down to the ground and back up again . This skill can significantly impact your quality of life. Why This Skill Matters Fall Recovery: If a fall occurs, being able to get up—or at least reposition safely—can prevent complications and reduce the

As we grow older, preserving balance and strength is crucial for our health and day-to-day life. Many older adults encounter mobility and...

Stay Strong, Steady, and Independent After 60 with Tonal: A Smart Way to Age Gracefully As we age, maintaining physical strength and...

Build Fall Resilience and Enjoy Life: The Power of Strength, Balance, and Mobility Training for Seniors/Older Adults As we age,...

We all fall How to make the best of gravity and learn how to have the strength, mobility, and confidence to get up off the ground again....

We grew up and they took care of us. Now that we are getting into our 4th, 5th, or 6th decade, some of our aging parents may begin to...

Below is a pamphlet I wrote for a physical therapy clinic. Please note, this is informational ONLY. I'm not a doctor, and I'm just...

Improving Coordination to Mitigate Fall Risk and Enhance Function in Aging Adults and Senior Citizens      Falls are a leading cause of...

PLEASE NOTE: Please remember this is just an informational article and NOT meant to compete with actual medical knowledge from your...

Please consult with your provider and/or dietician regarding your particular needs as it is out of my scope of practice to give nutrition...

Key Concerns for Older Adults Using GLP-1 Drugs:        GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy (and others!) have shown...

Creatine for Senior Citizens: Enhancing Strength and Quality of Life As we age, maintaining strength, mobility, and overall health...

Balance is being able to control our bodies in space despite what’s going on in the world around is. Many of us as we get older begin to...

I often get asked what kind of equipment does one need to workout in the home for seniors. It's a great question and the answer of...

Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention      This is an article that I'm re-posting here from the NIH regarding falls...

Want better balance? Try this…      I’m often asked what are some simple things to help improve someone’s balance. I often hesitate to...

Today is May 11, 2022 and it is one year since my hip replacement. I had some Right hip pain off and on for bits of my life and around...

Can a fear of falling make one more likely to fall? The short and simple answer to this is yes. Of course, it’s a lot more complicated...