Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For older adults wanting to stay active in the new year, Generations Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability may have the perfect ...

Older adults often have lower bone density, and a fall can break hips, wrists, arms or ribs. Keeping bones strong and working on balance exercises can help prevent a fall. The Salem YMCA offers a ...

Matter of Balance classes are free and hosted once a week for eight weeks for two hours each. This program is designed to reduce the stigma associated with falls. It emphasizes practical strategies to ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Janie Williams took her place in the front row at the weekly Balance Challenge class at her local senior center. Nearly an hour later, after twisting and turning along with two dozen other workout ...