Older adults

Why Are Older Adults More Exposed To Falls?There are many reasons why older adults are more exposed to falling, but we must not fall into the trap of believing it is part of the process of getting older. We know we cannot stop the aging process. But we can change HOW we age, by using exercise

Are you worried about signing up for a class at your local gym and totally being in over your head? This fear is more common than you think, especially among older adults...

Finding friendship after a move is tough for everyone. We may have grey hair, but, this doesn’t stop us from feeling as awkward as teenagers at times.

Learn why dehydration is common in older adults and find eight doctor-approved tips to make sure you're drinking enough water each day to stay healthy.

Just like is the case with any other activity, gardening can become more difficult in old age, but with the proper precautions, it can be a safe, fun, and rewarding pastime for older adults. Here are 15 ways to make gardening a more senior-friendly activity. #grayingwithgrace #scottgrant #seniorliving #seniorcitizens #elderly #lifehacks

Can yoga count as a cardio workout for older adults? It depends. Here’s when yoga can count as heart-pumping exercise and when it doesn’t.

Exercise is vital to healthy living as we age, and dancing can help seniors in a variety of ways. From improving muscle tone and strength to social interaction and reducing dementia risk, dancing can help seniors live independently longer and with a higher quality of life.

Before we look ahead, I think it’s important to see where things began for aging research at Hebrew SeniorLife. Since 1965 the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) has been at the forefront of geriatric research to improve the quality of life for seniors. IFAR research has contributed to some of the most important innovations in senior care: Establishment of supportive housing—Hebrew SeniorLife facilities—as an alternative to nursing facilities Creation of the Minimum Data Set—a legal…

By choosing in our conversations words that matter, we can help people get their basic needs met and strengthen our relationships in the process.

New research suggests that just six months of aerobic exercise may help rewire the brains of older adults to perform as well as they did at a younger age.