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Strength Training After 50: Why Being Stronger Doesn’t Always Mean Moving Better You can lift weights, exercise regularly, and still find certain everyday movements surprisingly difficult. Maybe you have no trouble carrying grocery bags but struggle to get up from a low couch. You can complete a workout but feel unsteady when stepping off a […]
How to Improve Balance as You Age: When Home Exercises May Not Be Enough Have you started holding the railing more tightly when you use the stairs? Maybe you reach for the kitchen counter when turning around, feel less steady on uneven sidewalks, or find yourself avoiding activities that used to feel easy. Balance changes […]
Can Your Smartwatch Detect Changes in Your Mobility? What Older Adults Should Know Your smartwatch tells you how many steps you took today, how long you slept, and sometimes how quickly your heart beats. But could it also help you notice changes in the way you move? For older adults, a smartwatch can be more […]
Why Your Feet Can Feel Like They Aren’t Listening After a Stroke Have you ever looked down at your foot and thought, “I know I want to move it, but it doesn’t feel like it’s listening”? Maybe your leg is strong enough to walk, but you still don’t feel confident about where your foot is […]
Why You Have Trouble Judging How Much Force to Use After a Stroke You reach for a paper cup, pick it up, and accidentally squeeze it too hard. Or you try to hold a fork, turn a key, or pick up a fragile object, but your hand doesn’t seem to apply the right amount of […]
Why Parkinson’s Can Make It Hard to Get Started on a Movement Have you ever known exactly what you wanted your body to do, but struggled to get it moving? You stand up from a chair and hesitate before taking your first step. You want to walk toward the kitchen, but your feet seem slow […]
Why Parkinson’s Can Make Turning Around More Difficult Turning around seems simple. You walk toward the kitchen, realize you need to go back, and change direction. But for someone with Parkinson’s disease, turning can be one of the more challenging parts of walking. You may notice that you take several small steps to turn, feel […]
Why Getting Dressed Can Take So Much Longer After a Stroke The holidays are supposed to be a time for family, food, and catching up with the people you care about. But if you’ve had a stroke or live with Parkinson’s disease, a holiday gathering can leave you exhausted long before everyone else is ready […]
Why Holiday Gatherings Can Be Exhausting After a Stroke or With Parkinson’s The holidays are supposed to be a time for family, food, and catching up with the people you care about. But if you’ve had a stroke or live with Parkinson’s disease, a holiday gathering can leave you exhausted long before everyone else is […]
Why Changes in Temperature Can Make Parkinson’s Symptoms Feel Worse in the Fall As summer turns into fall, you may notice that getting moving in the morning doesn’t feel quite the same. Your muscles may feel stiffer. Your hands may seem slower. Walking may take more effort. Even simple movements, such as getting dressed or […]
