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AGS recommends updates to fall prevention guidelines
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...
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Dalton: COA offering fall prevention program
Registration is open for "A Matter of Balance," an eight-week fall prevention program, available online via Zoom or in person at the Dalton Senior Center on Mondays, Feb. 24 to ...
5 best exercises for seniors, approved by a physical therapist: From seated exercises to stretching & more
Activities like walking, swimming or cycling can improve your heart's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to muscles. This ...
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Senior dog walkers demonstrate better balance and fewer falls
A new study from Trinity College Dublin suggests that older adults who regularly walk their dogs show improved balance and fewer falls compared to their peers.
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Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors
Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over the course of his career as a personal trainer — but these days, he's ...
The Importance Of Physical Therapy In Geriatrics: Preventing Falls And Delaying Functional Deficits
Preventing falls and delaying functional decline through physical therapy can significantly reduce healthcare costs ...
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Fall Prevention Classes Begin Monday, Jan. 27 At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center In Los Alamos
LARSO NEWS RELEASEThe Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is pleased to offer another session of A Matter of ...