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5 Balance Exercises All Physical Therapists Should Know
Falls are a leading cause of injury and decline in older adults. In fact, falls are the most…
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Falls and Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Epidemiology and Risk Assessment
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, with 37.3 million falls occurring each year…
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Mental Health Care for Older Adults: The Pharmacist’s Role
Pharmacists frequently engage with older adults, serving as a vital touch point in their healthcare journey. As the…
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How Can OTs Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults?
Falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults in the United States (U.S.). According…
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Exercise Prescription for an Aging Population
America is getting older. Within the next decade, more than 19% of the U.S. population is expected to…
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As Pandemic Eases, Many Seniors Have Lost Strength, May Need Rehabilitative Services
Written by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News. Ronald Lundquist, 87, has been active all his life. So, he…
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Tips for Older Adults to Regain Their Game After Being Cooped Up for More Than a Year
Written by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News. Alice Herb, 88, an intrepid New Yorker, is used to walking…
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COVID-19 in Older Patients: Considerations for Care
The crowded hospitals. The quiet shopping centers. Masked faces everywhere. While it’s no longer news, the coronavirus continues…
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Men and Women Alike Benefit From Resistance Training at Advanced Ages
New study compares muscle mass and strength gains in older men and women A study from an Australian…