Karate chops and smashing plywood are not common traits associated with elderly physical activity, but the truth is that certain variations of martial arts have plenty of redeeming qualities that can enhance senior independence.
Technologically speaking, the 21st century may be advancing faster than ever before, but it’s certainly setting our hearing back.
When we think of hearing loss, we tend to think of simply a subtle loss of auditory ability that specifically pertains to muffled voices, complicated conversations and adjustments to television volume.
Often regarded as a temporary endurance of pain and irritation that has little impact on overall hearing, earaches can occasionally prove to be more severe than anticipated if not treated properly.
A new review published by the United Health Foundation has issued a complete ranking of the best states to live in for overall senior independence and health.
One of the fascinating traits of auditory research is that audiologists and the public alike never know where another potential discovery could come from next.
As people age, mobility can become more of a problem, especially if they suffer from arthritis or other physical conditions.
For those with mild variations of hearing loss, one of the toughest and most frustrating obstacles to overcome is hearing the person you are conversing with amidst extensive background noise.
Older adults looking for a fun senior activity that is not only enjoyable but can keep their brains healthy and promote senior independence should consider learning a new language.
As people get older, aches and pains can become more problematic, especially if they develop some form of arthritis.