Parkinson’s Disease is a disease that typically affects older adults above the age of 60. In fact, around 1% of people above 60 years old, and 5% of people above 85 years old have been diagnosed with this disease. While those numbers may seem low, it’s good to keep a lookout and ensure that your…
Sitting less as an older adult may sound counterintuitive. Still, it’s critical to maintain your health and mobility as you age—the more passive the lifestyle, the greater the loss of mobility and independence over time. Physical therapists also recommend that people do regular exercises that will help increase their muscle strength, balance, and endurance to protect them…