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Studies show that exercise slows the aging process and actually decreases pain. Learn why and how to get stronger and healthier as you age.

Jun 6, 2023

Staying Fit With Age-Related Pain: Top 5 Tips for Older Adults Read Article

May 3, 2023

How a Physical Therapist Can Help You Reduce Your Risk of Falling Read Article

Sep 8, 2022

How Physical Activity Helps Rural Older Adults Stay Strong and Steady Read Article

Aug 4, 2022

Encouraging Older Adults to Stay Active and Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic Read Article

Exercising as an older adult in the winter can be challenging as temps drop and roads and sidewalks become slippery. Here are 6 tips on how to stay active.

Dec 14, 2021

6 Ways to Stay Physically Active in the Winter Read Article

A group of older adult women are playing Bingo in a senior center during the day.

May 7, 2021

Combine Bingo, Education, and Exercise to Improve Your Health Read Article

A group of seniors are in a pool doing water aerobics together to improve health and reduce injury.

Jan 1, 2021

Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness Read Article

Oct 26, 2020

Protecting Yourself from Poor Air Quality Read Article

Oct 24, 2019

The Role of a Physical Therapist in Healthy Aging Read Article

Apr 9, 2019

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know Read Article

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How Walking Can Ease Arthritis Symptoms

A multi-ethnic group of seniors are taking Tai Chi class outdoors.

Sep 22, 2016

You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

An upclose shot of a group of senior ladies standing in a row and doing lunging exercises while training in a gym.

Sep 1, 2016

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story

A closeup of a senior couple holding hands while walking outdoors.

Sep 1, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story

Learn more about the benefits of collaborating with physical therapists, including the positive impact on senior center programs and services offerings in this webinar on October 18.

Sep 1, 2016

John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story

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Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story

A senior woman's hands can be seen upclose doing Tai Chi Chuan, a Chinese martial art.

Sep 1, 2016

Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story

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