Fit For LifeJun 163 minJune Newsletter: Resistance exercise and sarcopenia 2!In the previous newsletter we looked at what resistance training is and the benefits of it for Older Adults and to delay or prevent...
Fit For LifeMay 182 minMay Newsletter: Resistance exercise and sarcopenia 1!In the previous newsletter we looked at the effect of aging on skeletal muscles and sarcopenia. One of the key recommendations for the...
Fit For LifeApr 212 minNewsletter: Aging and our skeletal muscles.This newsletter provides information on skeletal muscle changes with aging. Skeletal muscle Is voluntary i.e. it is controlled...
Fit For LifeMar 153 minFalls, footwear and prevention for Older Adults.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...
Fit For LifeFeb 14 minNewsletter: Stroke & positioningThis newsletter provides a review of resident positioning post stroke. During our work onsite in Nursing Homes, we find this is a vital...
Fit For LifeDec 6, 20211 minNewsletter - Prolonged sitting & postureYou can download the newsletter below:
Fit For LifeNov 1, 20211 minNewsletter - Dizziness with exerciseYou can download the newsletter below:
Fit For LifeSep 6, 20211 minNewsletter - Carpal Tunnel SyndromeYou can download the newsletter below:
Fit For LifeJul 5, 20211 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter!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...
Fit For LifeJun 7, 20211 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter!This week we are looking at #knee exercises that may be suitable for most Older Adults. If knee stiffness is the main complaint, then...
Fit For LifeMay 3, 20211 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter!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...
Fit For LifeApr 5, 20213 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter!This week we are looking at #Parkinson’s Disease and #exercise! What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive...
Fit For LifeMar 1, 20213 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter!This week we are looking into #osteoporosis! What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones, is a common disease which causes...
Fit For LifeFeb 1, 20213 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter!This week we will look at exercises for people with #arthritis in their #shoulders! In newsletter 6 we briefly introduced the two most...
Fit For LifeJan 4, 20213 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter 6!This week we will look at exercises for people with #arthritis in their hands/wrists. What is Arthritis? The word arthritis is used to...
Fit For LifeDec 7, 20204 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter 5!This week we will briefly look at #posture, keeping in mind that we may be sitting (and slouching) regularly during the day! Sustained...
Fit For LifeNov 13, 20203 minFit For Life Exercise Newsletter 4!This week we will briefly look at strength exercises and their benefits for Older Adults! And we suggest incorporating Sit-to-Stand...