Aquatic therapy is rehabilitation that is done in a heated pool of water. Individualized exercise programs are developed by physical therapists in conjunction with the patient’s physician and according to their personal needs. The benefits of aquatic therapy are...
Source: National Institute on Aging Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and well-being. As you grow older, if you continue eating the same types and amounts of food but do not become more active, you will probably gain weight. That’s because...
Source: Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging Almost anyone, at any age, can exercise safely and get meaningful benefits. You can be active even if you have a chronic condition, like heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. Staying safe while you exercise is...
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia Encouraging evidence indicates that being more physically active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a slower rate of...
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/prevent-falls-and-fractures A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year. For older people, a break...
