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July 25, 2013 2 min read
Many people fear aging, and if you look at the way seniors are portrayed in the media (grumpy, obnoxious, confused) it’s no surprise why. But there’s a reason old age is called the golden years—it can be the best time of your life.
Here are 5 common myths about aging, and why you don’t need to fear them.
July 19, 2013 1 min read
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July 05, 2013 1 min read
It seems like new mobility technology is being announced every week now. We’ve written about several, from wearable robots like the ReWalk (which allows those without the use of their legs to walk again) to the Paragolfer (which allows those without the use of their legs to golf again).
Although those devices represent huge steps forward in mobility technology, they’re expensive and out of most people’s price range.
June 27, 2013 1 min read
Though you may not have heard of it, wheelchair dancing is a popular dancesport now practiced in over 40 countries with frequent international competitions.
The sport was pioneered in 1968 by Els-Britt Larsson, a Swedish wheelchair user. She intended wheelchair dancing to be simply a rehabilitative and recreational activity, but it soon became a competitive dancesport throughout Sweden.
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According to a study by the American National Academy of Sciences, the happiest years of people’s lives are often their 70s and 80s.
Those years will be even better if you’re in good physical shape. Here are the three most important things seniors can do to live well.
April 25, 2013 1 min read
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March 27, 2013 2 min read
Every 40 seconds someone in the US has a stroke. That’s over 795,000 strokes each year.
Most of these people will need assistance walking after the stroke, but through physical therapy many will regain their mobility. Each individual is different and will need to discuss with their doctor the best path for them, but treatment options include...
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