Does Medicare Cover Exercise Equipment?
When someone finishes a course of physical therapy, one of the first questions I get is whether Medicare will help pay for equipment to keep… Read More »Does Medicare Cover Exercise Equipment?
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How Much Protein Do Seniors Actually Need?
Protein comes up a lot with the seniors I work with, usually in the form of “my doctor wants me to eat more protein, what… Read More »How Much Protein Do Seniors Actually Need?
Sarcopenia: Why You Lose Muscle After 60 and What Actually Works
Losing strength as you get older can feel like something that just happens. One day the stairs are harder, or the grocery bags feel heavier… Read More »Sarcopenia: Why You Lose Muscle After 60 and What Actually Works
Who Shouldn’t Use an Inversion Table? A Senior’s Guide
Every inversion table page on the internet is happy to tell you who should buy one, but very few will tell you who shouldn’t. As… Read More »Who Shouldn’t Use an Inversion Table? A Senior’s Guide
Strong & Steady: Complete – Balance and Strength Together
Two halves of the same problem Balance and strength fail in different ways, and they protect you in different ways. Strength is what makes the… Read More »Strong & Steady: Complete – Balance and Strength Together
Strong & Steady: Strength – A 28-Day Home Strength Program for Seniors
Most of what people call “getting old” in their legs is really years of doing a little less each month. The chair gets harder. Then… Read More »Strong & Steady: Strength – A 28-Day Home Strength Program for Seniors
7 Gentle Lower Back Stretches for Seniors
Lower back pain is a common issue for many seniors, often resulting from years of wear and tear, reduced physical activity, or good ol’ fashioned… Read More »7 Gentle Lower Back Stretches for Seniors
5 Safe Hamstring Stretches Seniors Can Do at Home
Maintaining hamstring flexibility as you age is important for a few reasons. For starters, having tight hamstrings not only affects your legs, but your overall… Read More »5 Safe Hamstring Stretches Seniors Can Do at Home