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What is functional fitness? Accomplishing the tasks of daily life—lifting and carrying grocery bags, bending to tie shoes, or getting in and out of a chair, for instance, requires what is called functional fitness, an approach to exercise that emphas…
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“Stay independent—don’t let a fall be your downfall.”— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A fall can happen in an instant…a missed step, a slippery floor, or poor lighting. But the consequences can be serious. According to the Centers for Dis…
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Knowing when it’s time to hang up your car keys is not a decision that many older adults find easy to make. They may worry that they will lose their independence or become more isolated. But it may be a decision that allows them to live more fr…
Read MorePart I It’s likely that as you decide to investigate senior living for yourself or a loved one, the associated terminology will be confusing. It’s vernacular, much of which you might not come across in typical everyday life. Yet, at the t…
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