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What causes ankles and legs to swell and how to get rid of swollen ankles and legs in seniors

Activities for Older Adults / Medical Conditions

Best of 2022: How to Get Rid of Swollen Ankles in Seniors: Causes & 3 Home Exercises

Swollen ankles and legs in seniors affect safety and quality of life Many older adults are affected by swollen ankles...

How to Use a Cane for the Best Safety and Support

Using a cane doesn’t always come naturally Knowing how to use a cane correctly isn’t as obvious as it seems....

Chair exercises are an excellent option for seniors who are frail, at risk of falling, or have limited mobility.

Activities for Older Adults

10 Minute Easy and Effective Chair Exercises for Seniors

Safe exercises for seniors who are frail or have limited mobility Along with improving strength, flexibility, and blood circulation, exercise...

Dozens of helpful caregiving how-to videos and printable resource guides, all available for free on the AARP website.

Family Caregiving How-To Videos Free from AARP

How-to video tutorials for medical or nursing caregiving tasks While caring for an older adult at home, caregivers often have...

sit to stand exercise

Activities for Older Adults

Sit to Stand Exercise: The Best Way to Improve Senior Mobility

The Sit to Stand exercise is the best for mobility and independence The ability to stand up from a chair...

Improve range of motion and reduce fall risk with gentle seated exercises for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

Head to Toe Gentle Seated Chair Exercises for Seniors Improve Range of Motion

Chair exercises are perfect for seniors with limited mobility Seniors who can’t easily move around or are frail still benefit...

Standing senior exercise program prevents falls by strengthening essential muscles and balance skills

Activities for Older Adults

15 Minute Senior Exercise Program for Balance and Strength

Prevent senior falls with simple home exercises As they age, people naturally lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the...

seated tai chi for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

Seated Tai Chi for Seniors: 3 Routines Improve Flexibility and Well-being

Seated tai chi for seniors improves health Tai chi is a gentle exercise that improves balance and reduces fall risk. ...

timed up and go

Activities for Older Adults

At Home Mobility Test Increases Safety: Timed Up and Go

Increase home safety with a simple test that measures mobility in seniors Improving mobility and reducing fall risk in seniors...

To improve caregiver sleep, try these 5 relaxing guided meditations for deep sleep

Health & Wellness

Improve Caregiver Sleep with 5 Relaxing Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep

Caregiver stress can cause restless nights. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or having good quality sleep. To...

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