Fall-Related Deaths in Older Adults Fall Prevention Exercises. The number of fall-related deaths of older adults has risen at an alarming rate over the last 20 years. In this case, a considerable number of these deaths are preventable. So then, prevention through exercises for stretching, strength, balance and knowledge of the causes are key to […]
Foot Health The Foundation of Mobility, Independence, and Confidence Why Foot Health Is Crucial for Older Adults. So then, as we grow older, we often focus on the heart, joints, muscles, and brain. However, one of the most important parts of the body is often overlooked — our feet. Consequently, our feet are the foundation […]
The Truth About Peripheral Neuropathy Causes, Symptoms, and Realistic Treatment Peripheral Neuropathy in Seniors. So then, many older adults contact me describing tingling feet, burning toes at night, or a strange numbness that makes walking feel uncertain. And often they have already searched online — and unfortunately, that is where confusion begins. As a result, […]
Introduction To 5 Senior Flexibility Stretches 5 Senior Flexibility Stretches. So then, Stretching: It’s even more important as we get older, yet something we all neglect to do more often. Furthermore, “As we age, we lose flexibility in our muscle fibres” So then, it’s important to stretch to maintain the extensibility of the muscles and allow for […]
The Fear of Falling. “Have you ever found yourself being more careful walking after a stumble or near-fall?” A Quiet Change After a Fall The Fear of Falling. Many people think a fall is a simple accident — a slip, a stumble, a moment of bad balance. However, for an older adult, it is rarely […]
Skin Diseases are Common in Older Adults And Ageing Skin Needs Special Care Skin Diseases Common in Older Adults. Here, as we grow older, we usually expect weaker muscles, stiffer joints, or perhaps poorer eyesight.But what many people don’t expect… is that the largest organ in the body — the skin — also ages dramatically. […]
Staying Steady, Confident, and Independent is the Key to Healthy Ageing BALANCE THE KEY TO HEALTHY AGEING 2. Maintaining strong balance is one of the most important parts of healthy aging. Good balance keeps you mobile, protects you from falls, and allows you to stay independent for longer. Yet many older adults notice that their […]
Dysphagia in Older Adults Understanding Swallowing Difficulties, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Dysphagia in Older Adults. So then, many older adults notice something that at first seems minor — food “sticking.” To begin with, coughing while drinking tea, or taking longer to finish a meal. Therefore, often they dismiss it as simply “getting older.” However, persistent […]
DNA or Lifestyle For Longevity What has the most impact on longevity? Q. Does your family tend to be long-lived? So then, my father died aged 79 and my Mother aged 85 both were lifelong smokers and drinkers. Also they did not exercise or attempt to stay fit. So then, what affects longevity? is it our […]
Staying Balanced, Confident, and Independent BALANCE THE KEY TO HEALTHY AGEING 1. Here, maintaining strong balance is one of the most important parts of healthy aging. Consequently, good balance keeps you mobile, protects you from falls, and allows you to stay independent for longer. However, many older adults notice that their balance becomes less reliable […]