March 2025 – We all can benefit from regular physical activity. But how much? How often? What type? Research shows us we don’t need to spend hours a day exercising to reap some benefits. […] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend adults 65+ get at least 150 minutes of moderately intense or 75 […]

December 2024 – Falls are a significant issue for older adults and medications are known contributors. Errors in medication lists are common, especially after discharge from the hospital. A tip is to keep an accurate list of medications grouped by disease categories and include instructions if you miss a dose (happens frequently). Keep a list […]

May 2024 – Physical activity is vital for your health. Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic diseases ranging from heart disease to diabetes. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get a minimum of 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week, or at least half […]

April 2024 – Cross training means incorporating different types of movement or activities into a routine, instead of only focusing on one type. The goal is to impact and improve our bodies and our brain. When we do physical exercise, we are focusing on our skeletal and cardiac muscles. When we do hobbies or creative […]

Don’t forget strength and balance training March 2024 – Regular physical activity is great for your mental and physical health. It also helps you stay independent as you age. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that you aim to exercise at least 150 minutes every week at a moderate pace, or 75 at a […]

February 2024 – February is heart health month! It’s an opportunity to refresh your knowledge on how you can make small changes every day to avoid a heart attack or stroke. This may be adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet or moving more throughout your day. How can you take this opportunity to […]

January 2024 – Based on data from nearly 50,000 adults in the United Kingdom, NIA-funded researchers have shown an association between dementia risk and daily sedentary behavior. Though the study cannot establish a causal link, it does support the idea that more time spent not moving — such as sitting while watching TV, working on […]

December 2023 – Many of us turn to our local pharmacy for over the counter (OTC) products to help with sleep, allergies, the common cold or flu, or pain, which can be daunting. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the side effects of medications including falls. While OTC medications may seem harmless because they don’t […]

September 2023 – The history of social stigma dates to ancient Greece where the term was generated “to refer to bodily signs to expose something unusual, a holy elder, or from the medical standpoint as a physical disorder.”1 Many older adults view a mobility aide or assistive device as a limitation and label that highlights […]