Apr. 3—COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. "Regular exercise can help older adults stay ...

For years, health plans have recognized the value of supplemental benefits like gym memberships and wellness programs to improve member health and reduce costs. However, achieving those goals is ...

Officials at the Gardner Senior Center are unveiling a new approach when it comes to assisting residents, one that stresses the importance of connection within the community. Mike Ellis, director of ...

Staying active is key to healthy aging, but gym memberships can be expensive. Luckily, many fitness centers recognize the importance of affordable access for seniors and offer special discounts or ...

A hint of perspiration glistened on Bill Side's brow when he finished his workout at the Danbury Y on a hot summer morning. The temperature would reach 90 that day, but Side, 76, and a dozen ...

Maggie Bjorkquist is excited that the free Strong Seniors/Strong Bones program is coming to Mindoro beginning in January. So excited, in fact, that she gathered a group of ladies and had them working ...

OCEAN CITY — Designed to improve strength, balance, mobility and cognitive health, The Shores at Wesley Manor unveiled SeniorFITness, a new senior health and wellness program from Alliance Rehab, ...

Trish Murphy said she was surprised when Universal Athletic Club notified her it was dropping SilverSneakers, the popular program that offers free gym access and fitness classes to eligible older ...

BRUSH PRAIRIE — When you hit it unexpectedly, the ground turns out to be so unforgivingly hard. Not to mention, humiliating. As many as 1 in 4 older Americans takes an accidental tumble to the ground ...

NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...