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Exercise & Fitness for Caregivers

Move a little, move a lot. The important thing is to keep moving! Help make aerobics, strength building, flexibility, and balance all part of your care recipient's daily exercise routine.
Move a little, move a lot. The important thing is to keep moving! Help make aerobics, strength building, flexibility, and balance all part of your care recipient's daily exercise routine.

Play for All Ages: The Benefits of Intergenerational Recreational Physical Activity

Sep 27, 2024
grandmother playing outside with granddaughters, mom raking leaves in the background

Staying Fit With Age-Related Pain: Top 5 Tips for Older Adults

Jun 03, 2024

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know

Feb 15, 2024

Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness

Dec 01, 2023

The Physical Activity Vital Sign: What Older Adults Should Know

Jun 28, 2023
One way to measure your fitness: calculate your Physical Activity Vital Sign. Here's how to do that.

How a Physical Therapist Can Help You Reduce Your Risk of Falling

May 03, 2023
Physical therapy can be an important falls prevention tool for older adults. Learn more.

How Physical Activity Helps Rural Older Adults Stay Strong and Steady

Sep 08, 2022
The COVID-19 shutdown of in-person exercise classes led to innovations with the EnhanceFitness program to help bring this falls prevention and physical fitness class to older rural adults.

Encouraging Older Adults to Stay Active and Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Aug 04, 2022

6 Ways to Stay Physically Active in the Winter

Dec 14, 2021

Combine Bingo, Education, and Exercise to Improve Your Health

May 07, 2021

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Falls Free CheckUp

Find out if your loved one is at risk from falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to keep them safe.

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Resources to Help You Age Well

Looking for a new OTC hearing aid, medical alert system, or adjustable bed? NCOA Adviser is a free resource with reviews of products and services to help people age well. Get more info, including cost breakdown, how to buy, and which companies have the best customer service.

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