Walking adaptations can facilitate independence, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 18, 2019
Seniors who slow their walking speed, take breaks and use mobility aids maintain their ability to stay mobile outdoors, longer.
Transverse floor patterns improve gait in Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease is lessened when flooring has large, transverse rectangular visual cues, according to new research.
Stroke survivors gain better walking skills, balance with high-intensity rehab
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
High-intensity step training leads to better mobility for stroke survivors than standard low-impact training, new research has shown.
Weight training gets residents with restricted blood flow back on their feet
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 07, 2019
Weight training can help people with peripheral arterial disease get back on their feet, exercise researchers have found.
Slow walking may foreshadow mobility problems in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2019
A new study of seniors in their seventies has shown that walking speed may be a sign of emerging mobility problems.
Exercise helps protect against Alzheimer’s and related decline
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 18, 2019
Increased physical activity provides greater protection against cognitive decline and brain tissue loss. A moderate walking routine can help.
Take a walk: You’ll feel a lot better in old age
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2019
In two walking interventions, researchers found long-term increases in physical activity and fewer cardiovascular events and fractures.
Corporate wide challenge spurs on LTC residents
By
Tony Galvan
May 08, 2014
For the past month, residents of Monarch Landing were walking, running or swimming an average of 44 miles each day, as they joined other seniors across the U.S. in Project 1,310. The title reflects the...
Are your residents walking independently?
By
Mary Harroun
May 01, 2013
Attention: All nursing home staff! Why are many of your residents still sitting in wheelchairs?
The secret to success: Take it easy
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 09, 2013
Attention all strivers and overachievers. You should slow down and not push yourself too hard, two new studies suggest.