The Role of a Physical Therapist in Healthy Aging
October is National Physical Therapy Month and a wonderful chance to remind the public of the value of physical therapy in supporting the health and independence of America’s older adults.
Falls Prevention is a Team Effort
From medication and vision impairment to poor lighting and chronic conditions, the factors to watch for are numerous. That’s why having a team to help spot and address fall risks is so helpful.
ReadThe Pay Gap is an Aging Issue
Income is tied to lots of aspects of aging, but the way that plays out once you turn 60 is very different for men and women. One major reason: the gender pay gap.
ReadIndependence Doesn’t Mean Going It Alone
As we age, our bodies (and budgets) change. Our understanding of independence must change along with them.
ReadMaking Aging Mastery® a Success in Your Community
Working in conjunction with the Aging Mastery® team at National Council on Aging, we wanted to scale the program in settings we had not tried before: a clinic serving patients with HIV, a rural Foster Grandparents program, an urban food pantry, and a multi-hospital nonprofit healthcare system (SCL Health).
ReadAging Mastery® = Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose
This class sets the group up for the topics to come: sleep strategies, financial fitness, fraud prevention, community engagement, advance directives, healthy eating, hydration, healthy relationships, and exercise.
ReadAging Policy Priorities on the Horizon
The current session of Congress is focused on a number of issues important to older Americans and those who serve them. Here’s a look at the key policy priorities that may see movement this year.
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