When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

For seniors concerned about balance, who have experienced falls or near-falls, or who want to maintain stability and independence, call (707) 235-6426 or email shelly@studiofitnesssantarosa.com to ...

It’s only just begun, but the Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) program has already made an immense impact on Mercer Island senior participants. The city’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) ...

BRUSH PRAIRIE — When you hit it unexpectedly, the ground turns out to be so unforgivingly hard. Not to mention, humiliating. As many as 1 in 4 older Americans takes an accidental tumble to the ground ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow—and in many cases reverse—declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a new ...

GAYLORD — The Otsego County Commission on Aging recently was awarded a $4,500 grant through the Otsego Community Foundation Grant Program. The grant will help with the continued expansion of OCCOA Big ...

Santa Rosa, CA – Balance decline after age 60 affects millions of older adults, yet falls remain largely preventable through consistent strength and stability training. Research demonstrates that ...