Stephanie Crawford, RN, PTA is The Mayflower Community Restorative Nurse and Health Center Coordinator. She periodically leads exercise sessions for residents to keep minds fresh and muscles strong and loose. See accompanying photos.
A recent article in McKnights.com excerpted a poll of older Americans conducted by the University of Michigan in which a majority said that their physical activity decreased during the pandemic. As a result, one in four reported that their flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance had declined, even when using a cane, walker, or vehicle. In addition, the risk of falling—a precursor to falling—had significantly increased.
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