When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...
Apr. 3—COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. "Regular exercise can help older adults stay ...
The state’s largest Medicare health insurer cites cost pressures in a decision that’s being panned by beneficiaries.
Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.
As people age, staying mobile becomes increasingly essential. Regular physical activity can considerably enhance a senior’s health and overall quality of life.
Maggie Bjorkquist is excited that the free Strong Seniors/Strong Bones program is coming to Mindoro beginning in January. So excited, in fact, that she gathered a group of ladies and had them working ...
Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...
Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...
Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middle Road, Nanticoke, hosts a senior exercise program every other Friday at the Rose Tucker Center in the Special Care Hospital, 128 W. Washington St., ...