The benefits are many, Chapman said: improved flexibility, strength, balance. And there's the overall emotional well-being ...

Older adults with vision problems face a heightened risk of falls and premature death, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings highlight a dangerous link between untreated vision ...

Zachary Rotary Club meeting, guest speaker Consuela Marshall, occupational therapist, shared insight on “Caring for our ...

The number of people who have died as the result of a fall in Northern Ireland more than doubled over a 10-year period, ...

They’ll also cover three fall prevention strategies: Edwin (Ed) Zalewski is a Senior Editor on the EHS Content Team at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. He researches and creates content for a ...

Being proactive and participating in an evidence-based program can save lives! Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal ...

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage for fall prevention programs. As people age, natural bodily changes can affect their vision, hearing, balance, and movement.

This update reflects changes in evidence related to falls in hospital, to encourage the uptake of similar measures at home and in social care settings, and to reflect national developments, such as ...

In addition to restorative and other benefits, the practice of chair yoga can help improve posture for people of all ages and abilities, and help older people prevent falls. A physical practice ...

Emotional Well-Being. Fall Prevention. Chair Yoga Has a Lot to Offer People of All Ages NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it ...