Incontinence is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but it is a major problem for a lot of people, and has a major impact on quality of life. The National Association for Continence reports some alarming statistics about incontinence: Ÿ Urinary incontinence affects 200 million people world wide Ÿ 53% of homebound elderly are incontinent… Read More

Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. You can still exercise even if you have a health condition like heart disease or diabetes. In fact, physical activity may help. For most older adults, brisk walking, riding a bike, swimming, weight lifting, and gardening are safe, especially if you build up… Read More

Exercise should no longer be a dirty word for seniors. At one time exercise was judged to be too dangerous, too vigorous for older adults due to frailty and/or fear of being injured by exercise. However, a number of well-conducted studies over the last several years have shown that a variety of exercises are not… Read More