In the previous newsletter we looked at what resistance training is and the benefits of it for Older Adults and to delay or prevent...

In the previous newsletter we looked at the effect of aging on skeletal muscles and sarcopenia. One of the key recommendations for the...

This newsletter provides information on skeletal muscle changes with aging. Skeletal muscle Is voluntary i.e. it is controlled...

What is a fall? Definitions of a fall include a fall, slip, trip or stumble. How do falls effect Older Adults? ~30% of Irish Adults who...

This newsletter provides a review of resident positioning post stroke. During our work onsite in Nursing Homes, we find this is a vital...

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This week we are looking at #hip exercises that may be suitable for most Older Adults. If hip stiffness is the main complaint, then focus...

This week we are looking at #knee exercises that may be suitable for most Older Adults. If knee stiffness is the main complaint, then...

This week we are looking at exercises that an #Older Adult can do in their bed! Week 10 exercise program There are many reasons that an...

This week we are looking at #Parkinson’s Disease and #exercise! What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive...

This week we are looking into #osteoporosis! What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones, is a common disease which causes...

This week we will look at exercises for people with #arthritis in their #shoulders! In newsletter 6 we briefly introduced the two most...

This week we will look at exercises for people with #arthritis in their hands/wrists. What is Arthritis? The word arthritis is used to...

This week we will briefly look at #posture, keeping in mind that we may be sitting (and slouching) regularly during the day! Sustained...

This week we will briefly look at strength exercises and their benefits for Older Adults! And we suggest incorporating Sit-to-Stand...