When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...
The graceful movements of dance offer seniors a unique opportunity to enhance their stability. Regular participation in dance classes helps older adults maintain and improve their balance—a critical ...
Seniors staying active at the Kerby Centre The Kerby Centre's Active Aging programs are helping seniors stay active throughout their golden years. Kevin Fleming reports.
Torontonian, mother, fitness expert, dancer, author. These are just a few of the ways you could describe Sarah Robichaud, who also happens to be the founder and executive director of a registered ...
As strange as the thought of grandma pumping iron and grandpa sweating it out on a spin bike sounds, it may be the answer to slowing down, even reversing the aging process. A study recently published ...
Regular physical activity can boost stamina and mobility while also strengthening the body and mind. Quality equipment and routines don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. Exercise is vital for ...
An exercise program for seniors in Montreal is helping them keep steady on their feet. Many seniors say their biggest concerns is a fear of falling. The latest statistics from Montreal Public Health ...
It was a series of face plants that got Ruth Snider worried. "I would trip over almost nothing," she said. "The worst was when I did it on the driveway, which is gravel." The 65-year-old resident of ...
As we age, maintaining a regular exercise routine becomes essential for preserving mobility, strength, and cardiovascular health. For seniors looking to stay active from the comfort of home, investing ...
Senior Marina Shubin couldn’t stay for last week’s dance class but she popped in to assure her friends she would be back the following week. But before dashing off for an appointment, she explained ...
The doctor is in and this time it's geriatrician Doctor Chandini Sharma. We're talking about dancing as a form of exercise. Dr. Sharma: "Most people just dance around weddings or big occasions, but if ...