4-Stage Balance Test Predicts Falls Better Than Most Annual Exams
A simple four-stage balance test can predict whether an older adult will fall in the next year better than the standard annual physical exam most people...
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Smoke Alarms Often Fail Older Adults With Hearing Loss, Tests Find
Standard smoke alarms are failing to wake many older adults with hearing loss during fires, according to research testing the effectiveness of different...
Modifying a Two-Story Home for a Parent Who Refuses to Move
Yes, you can successfully modify a two-story home to make it safer and more accessible for an aging parent who refuses to move.
Stairs Are Underrated Cardio: Training Them Into Your 80s on Purpose
Stairs are one of the most underrated forms of cardio training, and they may be exactly what you need to stay independent and healthy well into your 80s.
Trekking Poles Cut Joint Load by Up to 25% on Downhill Walking
Trekking poles can reduce the load on your knees, hips, and ankles by up to 25% when walking downhill, according to biomechanical research.
Packing an Emergency Bag for a Parent Aging in Place Alone
An emergency bag for a parent aging in place alone should contain essential documents, medications, communication devices, and comfort items that allow...
Practicing Floor Transfers Safely After 60 to Preserve Independence
Practicing floor transfers safely after 60 is one of the most direct ways to preserve your independence and reduce the risk of serious injury.
About 30% of Adults Over 70 Cannot Get Off the Floor Without Help
Research confirms that approximately 30% of adults over the age of 70 cannot independently rise from the floor without assistance.
30-Second Chair Stand Beats a 15-Minute Doctor Visit for Function
The 30-second chair stand test—a simple measure of how many times an older adult can rise from a seated position in half a minute—has emerged as one of...
Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment Before It Becomes Full Dementia
Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, can be detected and monitored before it progresses to full dementia—but only if you know what to look for and take...