The Wrong Question Not a month goes by that someone doesn’t seek my input regarding “the best color to (increase alertness, increase appetite, promote a sense of calm…)” for older adults with or without dementia.  I used to really worry ...

Functional exercise may be trendy approach to fitness, but it is as simple and clear as most good ideas are.  The approach has figured out that strengthening normal human movement patterns is more beneficial (and satisfying) than traditional, single-plane exercises. ...

  Stair climbing requires lower body muscle strength.  Many people have the strength to climb stairs, but may use a railing for balance.  Still others manage to climb stairs by relying heavily on the railing to pull themselves up the ...