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Are "fall prevention" programs giving older adults false hope?
It’s a question I’ve been sitting with for a while, and it’s not a new phrase—“fall prevention” has been used for decades. Major organizations use it too. The CDC notes that “falls can be prevented,” while also acknowledging they are common and increasing among older adults. The National Council on Aging and AARP both lead major fall prevention initiatives. But there’s a tension here. Most of these programs are not actually eliminating falls. They are reducing risk. And despi
shmairn5
Apr 231 min read


Active Aging: Is it Motivation or your Movement History?
If you’ve ever thought, “I just need to feel more motivated,” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common things I hear. And it’s also one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck. Because motivation isn’t something you can rely on. It comes and goes. But mostly it has everything to do with your history with movement. When you were a child was exercise fun, engaging, a punishment, or only when training for a sport? Maybe that is why some days it shows up. Most days, it do
shmairn5
Mar 282 min read
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