The rhythm is gonna get you … in better shape. It’s a chilly January morning at the Knolls, a housing community for seniors age 62 and older in Melville, and residents in the clubhouse are three ...

SHARON-- On a recent June day, popular songs that get the toes tapping and feet moving were heard coming from the community center in Sharon. Those songs also served to release the inner drummer in ...

Wichita Mountains Area Senior Citizens are starting up their activities with dance and exercise.

COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — The "off your rocker" drum class at the Veterans Community Center in Collinville helped seniors get in their exercise. They followed multiple beats at different speeds for some ...

Martha Davis arrives early for drum circle at Naples Senior Center, a giveaway she’s fond of the activity. “It just makes you feel happy,” Davis, 82, said. “I know it’s healthy for us. (Afterward) I’m ...

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 ...

The graceful movements of dance offer seniors a unique opportunity to enhance their stability. Regular participation in dance classes helps older adults maintain and improve their balance—a critical ...

Growing older does not mean slowing down. In fact, after 60, staying active becomes more important than ever for maintaining independence, reducing the risk of chronic illnesses, and keeping the mind ...

As we get older, staying in shape gets so much harder. Those injuries that didn’t seem like a big deal back in the day come back to haunt us. Our metabolisms slow down — if I even look at a Mars bar, ...