Improving Mobility in the Elderly
People who age face many challenges. As we get older, our mobility can become compromised in several ways. We may experience a decline in physical ability and the ability to perform day-to-day tasks; a loss of memory and cognitive functions; or changes in body chemistry that lead to falling more frequently as we age. Mobility difficulties are common for seniors, with one third of people over the age of 70 having some mobility problems. In addition to being harder to detect, mobility problems are often untreated due to a variety of reasons. Finding the right combination of exercise and lifestyle modifications can help older adults increase mobility and stay more socially engaged with their family and friends. In this article, nursing home owner Ephraim Zagelbaum explains what you should know about limited mobility for seniors and tips to keep active.