PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Getting and staying in shape can feel like work, but one local fitness instructor is making workouts fun for older adults. Every Wednesday, Janet Ford gets her Zumba classes ...

It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

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Leslie and her students at the beautiful WoodGlen Senior Living are enjoying their seated chair dance and fitness workout. (Leslie Sokol photo) Summer time is here and with it comes the desire to get ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

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The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spending time outdoors may improve mental health and help to reduce ...

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Editor's note: This story appeared in Senior Living section of the May 11 edition of LNP. Marie Strait sits alone in a back room of the Elizabethtown Senior Center, a pair of bingo cards in front of ...