Jul 30, 2020 | News
The last several columns have focused on the elements of a strong walking pattern: good posture, strong ankle flexion and heel strike, balanced weight transfer, and proper stride length for forward (not side to side) movement. Lower body mobility is critical for a...
Jul 17, 2020 | News
It’s very common to gradually end up with a “forward leaning” posture that can contribute to the risk for falls. Proper alignment is often described as being “lifted up” by a string with the head, shoulders, hips, and knees all in alignment. When the shoulders and...
Jul 10, 2020 | News
Daily activities such as walking, rising from a chair, getting into and out bed, the tub, or a car require leg strength. If you feel fatigued after completing some of these basic functional tasks it’s time to intervene, as leg strength is key to remaining independent!...
Mar 20, 2019 | News
“Helping Veterans Remain in their Own Home” This Veteran Directed Care program is a partnership with the Veteran’s Administration and Area II Agency on Aging. The program is designed to help keep Veterans in their own homes with the Veteran in control of the services...
Jul 13, 2018 | Events
50th Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Sept 25-27, 2018 Radisson Colonial Hotel Helena, 2301 Colonial, Helena Keynote Speakers Lance Robertson, Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living Elaine Ryan, VP, State Advocacy, AARP Lynn Mullowney...
