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It’s a common complaint all too many of us have: when getting out of bed, or standing up from a chair, our knees are not always as co-operative as we would like. Walking may be slowed or negotiating stairs becomes more complicated, as our knees seem to age more quickly…

We all know the health benefits of walking. But are you ready to ditch your car in favor of walking as your primary mode of transport? That, in fact, is the new trend in retirement planning. According to a recent New York Times article, if you want to “age in place”…

There’s little doubt that pets can provide loving companionship, especially to seniors living alone or those with impaired cognition. But attending to the real needs of pets- the walking, feeding, vet visits- often means that owning a pet is beyond the ability of many. Now Hasbro, the venerable toy company,…

It’s been estimated that on average, older hospital patients spend a mere 43 minutes a day out of bed and walking around. The gist? They spend the overwhelming majority of their hospital stay sedentary in bed, which is not healthy and can lead to collateral damage beyond whatever brought them…

For Barbara Knickerbocker Beskind, a nationally renowned occupational therapist in her early 90’s, good physical health isn’t just a matter of good luck or genes. For her, and those she treats, the advice is clear: It’s all about bone density and balance, and that being proactive from an early age…