Tai Chi, a centuries-old Chinese martial art, improves balance and reduces the risk of falls in older adults while benefiting the nervous system.

Tai Chi involves slow, flowing movements that reduce stress and promote comfort, benefiting older adults with varying mobility or cognitive function.

Tai Chi can be adapted for older adults with varying mobility levels to improve balance and strength.

Tai Chi's slow movements can help older adults develop internal awareness and improve mobility.

Tai Chi is linked to a longer life, lower illness risk, and better mental health, while improving balance, mobility, and stability for healthy aging.

Regular physical activity, such as Tai Chi, can help reduce blood pressure, falls, and anxiety in older adults, especially those with mobility issues.

Tai Chi can lower blood pressure and improve balance, flexibility, and calmness in older adults, often more effectively than aerobic exercise.

One in four seniors over 65 will fall annually, potentially leading to substantial deficiency in daily activities and the need for supportive care.

Exercise programs, such as Tai Chi, can help improve balance and strength, reducing the risk of falls in older adults.

Tai Chi improves balance in older adults and alleviates symptoms of degenerative arthritis, including knee stiffness, pain, and swelling.

Caregivers should consider an older adult's health status before recommending Tai Chi for its physical and mental health benefits.

Precautions for older adults practicing Tai Chi include balance training and well-designed programs, with healthcare professionals assessing suitability.

Healthcare professionals can assess mobility in older adults to determine their suitability for exercise programs like Tai Chi.

Geriatricians can recommend Tai Chi or chair-based exercises to improve mobility and reduce decline in older adults, while also advising on modifications to minimize risks.

Tai Chi, a centuries-old Chinese martial art, improves balance and reduces the risk of falls in older adults while benefiting the nervous system.

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Content: Learn about the sport of Tai Chi
The German health centre says Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art, also known as shadow boxing.
It combines physical training, self-defense and meditation.
The focus of Tai Chi is on body tightening, mental alertness and breathing, the center explained, noting that motor training consists of a series of traditional Chinese physical exercises that flow smoothly with each other in order to achieve harmony between body and soul.
Muscle and Joint Stimulation
In this way all the muscles, tendons, joints and bones are stimulated and stretched in a gentle way.
The upright position of the back during exercise creates a stretching effect in the spine, relieving pressure on the intervertebral discs.
The nervous system is also positively affected by the gentle posture of the back.
Studies have suggested that tai chi reduces the risk of falls in older adults thanks to its ability to improve their balance.
The sport also has a positive effect on degenerative arthritis, the symptoms of which are knee stiffness, pain and swelling.
Improve lung function
Tai chi is also beneficial for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as it improves lung function.
It is also useful for patients with Parkinson ’ s, which affects the nervous system and its symptoms are disorders of movement, tremor of the hands, stiffness and instability of the body position, where sports contribute to improving balance and mobility.
In addition, tai chi improves the cognitive functioning of the brain, making it also useful for dementia patients.
On the other hand, slow flowing movements have a relaxing and meditative effect, helping to feel relaxed, calm and psychologically comfortable.
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How does Tai Chi help people with Parkinson's disease?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What does Ruth Taylor-Piliae of University of Arizona's College of Nursin say about Tai Chi?

She tells NPR that Tai Chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate what's known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi involves slow, flowing movements that reduce stress and promote comfort, benefiting older adults with varying mobility or cognitive function.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What does Ruth Taylor-Piliae of University of Arizona's College of Nursin say about Tai Chi?

She tells NPR that Tai Chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate what's known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Lower stress levels.
An overall sense of well-being.

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

Tai Chi can be adapted for older adults with varying mobility levels to improve balance and strength.

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Published: May. 31, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - One of the keys to living a long life is having a healthy lifestyle.

Seniors at the YMCA did exercises tailored to their fitness levels Wednesday, May 31. This included tai chi, an exercise that focuses on mind and body, as well as helps with balance.

“It has completely changed my life. It has made me stronger in my body: I’m straighter, stronger, I can do all of my daily activities like laundry and dishwashing, and everything else that I have to do,” volunteer Palmer Gard said.

The YMCA offers programs and classes for all ages.

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How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi's slow movements can help older adults develop internal awareness and improve mobility.

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Content: Study suggests tai chi is better than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure

According to a recent study, Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, lowers blood pressure more effectively than other types of exercise such as stair climbing or brisk walking. Over a year, Chinese researchers examined two groups of high blood pressure participants—one performing the Chinese martial arts and the other with aerobic exercise.

The study's authors argue that their findings, which were published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, should persuade medical professionals to advocate for moderate martial arts as a means of preventing heart disease in those with high blood pressure.

How was the study conducted?

The study included 349 individuals, 51.5% of whom were women, who had been diagnosed with prehypertension and were randomized to either the aerobic exercise or tai chi group. During a 12-month period, both groups engaged in four weekly 60-minute supervised sessions.

The aerobic exercise interventions comprised jogging, cycling, brisk walking, and climbing stairs. The tai chi group practiced Yang-style tai chi, which consists of 24 standard movements or forms. At baseline, six, and twelve months, blood pressure was measured. The mean change in SBP from baseline to 12 months, as measured while walking and in an office setting, was the main endpoint.

At the end of the research, blood pressure was within normal range in 21.8% of the tai chi group and 15.6% of the aerobic exercise group without medication. In the tai chi group, fewer patients had advanced hypertension (12.0% vs. 17.7%) than in the aerobic exercise group.

What is tai chi?

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has gained popularity as a kind of meditation and mind-body workout. Its roots are in traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy, which date back to ancient China.

Key features

This practice is known for its slow, methodical movements that seamlessly transition from one stance to the next. These motions, which are frequently continuous and circular, encourage balance, flexibility, and calmness.

This practice places a strong emphasis on the relationship that exists between the mind and the body. Practitioners emphasize developing an internal awareness, living in the now, and synchronizing their movements with their breath.

This practice includes aspects of meditation that promote a relaxed and concentrated state of mind. People who participate in the technique, which is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation," perform a series of flowing motions while paying close attention.

This practice incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines, which can enhance balance and coordination. Because of this, this Chinese practice is very helpful for senior citizens and anyone looking to improve their stability.

Regular practice has been linked to many health advantages, such as higher mental clarity, lower stress levels, enhanced flexibility, improved cardiovascular health, and an overall sense of well-being.

These results clearly show that this Chinese practice can be very helpful in lowering sympathetic excitability and offering prehypertensive people primary treatment. This practice may be a more beneficial option for controlling high blood pressure than standard aerobic activities, especially for people with prehypertension, according to new research.

Future research is necessary to fully investigate the possible advantages and long-term impacts of this Chinese practice in the management of hypertension.

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How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is linked to a longer life, lower illness risk, and better mental health, while improving balance, mobility, and stability for healthy aging.

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A financial analyst explains how tai chi 'stress bending' helped her avoid burnout in her high-stakes career

  • Former financial analyst Shirley Chock said tai chi helped her thrive in a career prone to burnout.
  • She now teaches tai chi full-time to help others boost their focus and energy while reducing stress.
  • Tai chi has been linked to a longer life, lower risk of illness, and better mental health, research suggests.
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Former Yale financial analyst Shirley Chock is no stranger to stress.

Throughout her career, she saw her peers crumbling from the pressure of juggling a heavy workload and high-stakes assignments while trying to keep their health and their personal lives afloat.

In contrast, Chock found herself much better off, working her way up through the ranks to a manager position and even netting a Working Mother of the Year award, with energy to spare.

Her "secret" to success? Tai chi, a traditional Chinese martial art known for slow, gentle movements, which she said helped her stress-proof her routine.

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"I realized I was applying what I was learning in the martial art to my career and my life," she told Business Insider. "It was like I discovered a secret scroll because no one talked about tai chi in this way."

Tai chi was the key to staying healthy, focused, and energized in a career that left colleagues burned out, according to Chock.

"They just seemed like they were beaten down and facing obstacles all the time. And it was a much easier road for me to navigate the career," she said. "I had energy at the end of the day."

The experience was so profound that Chock left her finance career to teach the art full time with Aiping Tai Chi, a Connecticut-based school with a growing social media presence.

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Now her goal is to create an "army of stress-benders," demonstrating how to use tai chi to reduce stress, improve focus, and boost physical and mental health even (or especially) in a fast-paced, ambitious lifestyle.

"It helps you to stay centered so that you don't get distracted by all of these things that are trying to pull you away from your focus," Chock said.

How tai chi can make you mentally and physically stronger as you age

Chock found tai chi by accident. She initially used the deliberate, graceful movements of the practice to recover from an injury while training and competing in mixed martial arts and kung fu.

"I thought it would just be a recovery thing for me because I really wanted to do the cool acrobatic moves," Chock said. "I had this misconception that had was for old people like everybody else."

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It's true that tai chi has some serious benefits for healthy aging, helping to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability. Evidence also suggests it can help lower blood pressure, even in younger people. Practicing tai chi has been linked to better wellbeing, lower risk of anxiety, and fewer symptoms of depression in some studies.

But Chock was most excited about how learning tai chi was teaching her about habits to improve focus and energy in the rest of her life, and became hooked on the challenge of mastering the subtly of the art.

For instance, the tai chi concept of allowing your body to flow with gravity instead of resisting it beautifully illustrates how you can choose to respond to life challenges too, prioritizing what matters instead of becoming distracted by conflicts that ultimately aren't worth your energy.

Practicing stress management and focus through movement not only gives you the physical benefits of the exercise, but a deeper understanding of what it means than you might get from picking up a self-help book.

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"You might learn it in theory, but then when you need to apply it, you don't actually have it," Chock said. "Tai chi is a way for you to understand these philosophies in life by learning them through your body. In that moment where you're overloaded, the body just knows what to do."

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How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Regular physical activity, such as Tai Chi, can help reduce blood pressure, falls, and anxiety in older adults, especially those with mobility issues.

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San Diego lifelong learning nonprofit gives older adults a taste of upcoming class schedule

The two-day Taste of Oasis event this week featured a variety of mini classes for seniors to try before signing up for full sessions at San Diego Oasis in La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo

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Hundreds of older adults participated in sample classes before the start of the fall educational schedule at San Diego Oasis in La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo this week.

On Monday and Tuesday, the annual Taste of Oasis hosted by San Diego Oasis offered sample lessons on a variety of educational topics including tai chi, cooking and technology. Oasis President and CEO Simona Valanciute said that about 300 people attended on each day of the event, and that during those two days, local seniors registered for 473 seats in various programs and workshops.

During the Rancho Bernardo event Tuesday, Saleemah Muhammad demonstrated her upcoming Zumba Gold class, a low-impact version of the popular dance fitness program designed to cater to older adults, beginners and those with limited mobility.

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After living in Europe when her husband was stationed in Germany, Muhammad said she watched and then started taking Zumba classes upon their return to the United States to improve her health.

“The music was so infectious and so lively, and the people looked like they were having so much fun, so I said I’m going to try it,” she said. “I came back, joined in the class and never looked back.”

The 68-year-old Fallbrook resident has now taught the energetic workout class for the past decade and said it is a great way to improve overall wellness as an older adult.

“Our moves are simple, they’re not complicated, they’re easy to follow,” Muhammad said. “We help people with their balance, their memory, all of the good things — heart is strengthened, lungs are strengthened, and we have fun while we’re exercising.”

Classes focused on both exercise and learning new skills aid older adults when it comes to improving their cognitive health and quality of life while aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, the risk of falling and anxiety, while maintaining healthy muscles, bones and joints.

“Our bodies are meant to move, our minds are meant to think,” said Mark Allan, Oasis boardmember, 73. “Just like anything else, if you just sit there forever, you’re not going to be much. You have to eat right, you have to move, do cardio and you have to be able to mentally think and keep your mind active.”

Mission Valley resident Maggie Ikezaki, 75, not only regularly volunteers at Oasis, but also takes six fitness classes throughout the week and watches hours of the nonprofit’s recorded lectures every weekend. She said that participating in the classes has helped maintain her physical and mental health.

“As people age, you have different kinds of issues that crop up — you have issues of health, you have issues of friendship,” Ikezaki said. “Oasis is a place where you can find everything that you need to age in place.”

San Diego Oasis is a nonprofit dedicated to aiding older adults in their lifelong learning ambitions through history lectures, art lessons, language classes, exercise workshops and more. Some of the classes are free of charge, while others range in price from $5 to $60.

For more information about San Diego Oasis, visit sandiegooasis.org or email info@sandiegooasis.org. The La Mesa location in Grossmont Center can be reached by calling (619) 881-6262, and Rancho Bernardo can be reached at (858) 240-2880.

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How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi can lower blood pressure and improve balance, flexibility, and calmness in older adults, often more effectively than aerobic exercise.

How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

Enhance balance
Promoting relaxation
Increased flexibility

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Improved cardiovascular health.
Enhanced flexibility.
An overall sense of well-being.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

One in four seniors over 65 will fall annually, potentially leading to substantial deficiency in daily activities and the need for supportive care.

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Content: Healthy aging comes with challenges. For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases.

According to Dr. Boris Goralnik, a geriatric specialist at UPMC in North Central Pa, a fall is defined as an unexpected event in which a person comes to rest on the ground, floor, or a lower level.

“Falls result in fall-related injuries, progression of gait impairments, loss of independence, depression,” Goralnik said. “It is a leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults.”

By preventing falls, providers try to prevent related injuries such as fractures, hematomas, and skin lacerations. From practice and literature, said Goralnik, the most important risk factor of falls is a previous history of falls.

According to Janine Fee, MS, MPT, a physical therapist who is certified in vestibular rehabilitation at Evangelical Community Hospital, physical balance, which is important to avoid falling, can be complicated.

“I like to use the analogy of a baseball field,’’ Fee said. “Every player on the field is important and if a player is not working, then your team — your balance — is going to be impacted.”

Fee said many systems have a direct impact on balance. Eyes, ears, sense of touch — especially with our feet, muscle strength, flexibility, and posture are a few. And, the brain can have a major impact on our ability to avoid falling.

Fee said any weakening of one or more of these areas will significantly increase the risk of falling.

According to the Centers for Disease Control website, one out of four seniors over the age of 65 will fall each year. One out of five of those falls will cause serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries.

“This can then lead to serious consequences that may significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life,” said Fee. “Even if the fall didn’t cause harm, it is likely that the person now develops a fear of falling.”

Many factorsIn many cases, Goralnik said, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency in activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults. He agreed with Fee that a fear of falling leads to things like not participating in activities that require balance, causing weaknesses and furthering the risk of repeated falls. Paying attention to the body and being more aware of areas contributing to balance is a big step in preventing falls.

Age alone should not be blamed as a factor regarding balance, said Fee.

“I strongly believe that if you stay active, you can minimize the effects that aging has on all of these players,” Fee said.

Diseases and underlying medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neuropathy, strokes, vision problems, and pain can impact a person’s balance. Other factors such as medications, fear of falling, and environmental factors.

It is very important for older patients to discuss with their providers any changes in the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they start to experience new musculoskeletal pain, Goralnik advised.

“Some of the medications may increase the risk of falls,” said Goralnik. “It is very important for people to have a complete list of all current medications when they visit their medical providers.”

Having detailed information, he said, about existing and potential risk factors may help reduce the risk of future falls.

Fee added that testing can be completed to assess balance and what kind of treatment or therapy might be available to assist with balance. Fee said a fall risk assessment is a good first step to preventing falls.

“You can talk to your doctor or health care provider to refer you to a physical therapist to evaluate your risk for falling,” said Fee.

She said a physical therapist will measure/evaluate strength, flexibility, analyzation of posture and feet, how you walk and perform specific balance measures to determine your areas of weakness. The therapist may also ask about fall history and possible home hazards like uneven pavement, rugs, steps, clutter or pets.

“Then a physical therapist can design a specialized treatment program to help you reduce your risk of falls,” Fee said. “Other recommendations to improve overall balance is getting involved in a local gym where you can perform strength and balance exercises like Tai Chi or yoga.”

Temporary conditionsIn addition to medical conditions such as strokes, brain injuries, etc., other temporary conditions also have effects on an individual’s balance.

Fee, a physical therapist who specializes in inner ear disorders, said the most common inner ear problem is a condition known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Classic symptoms include brief episodes of spinning or imbalance that occur when lying down, rolling over in bed, or looking up.

“BPPV can significantly increase a person’s risk for falling especially if they have other balance risk factors. This problem is easily identified by the physical therapist that is trained in detecting inner ear problems,” she added.

Fee said a physical therapist with specialized training can provide the most appropriate intervention to reduce or resolve these symptoms in as little as one to three sessions.

Fee said physical therapists can often identify risk factors and provide specific recommendations to improve balance.

“Physical therapists are like coaches, but you have to do the work. In order for your balance to improve, you have to challenge the team!”

Goralnik added, that in many cases, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency with activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults.

The economic burdens from falls are substantial and likely to increase with the growth of the older population, according to Goralnik.

Fall-related health care costs include hospital bills, fees for professional service, and costs of prescription medications, home health services, long-term care facilities, and durable medical equipment.

“Always inform your doctor about recent falls and fall-related injuries,” concluded Gorainik.

It is very important for seniors to discuss any changes of the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they started to experience new musculoskeletal pain with their doctor.

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Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Exercise programs, such as Tai Chi, can help improve balance and strength, reducing the risk of falls in older adults.

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Content: Exercise programs meant to prevent falls in seniors may also help prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a new review.

Fall-related injuries are common among seniors and a major cause of long-term pain and disability. They also increase the risk of having to go to a nursing home and have a high economic cost.

The new findings, published online Oct. 29 in the journal bmj.com, suggest that "reducing the risk of falling and improving protective responses during a fall may be an important and feasible means of preventing fractures and other serious injuries in the elderly," the study authors wrote in a journal news release.

Well-designed exercise programs can prevent falls in seniors living at home, but there is a lack of evidence on whether such programs can help prevent fall-related injuries, said French researchers Fabienne El-Khoury and colleagues.

In this review, they analyzed 17 studies that looked at whether fall-prevention exercises lowered seniors' risk of fractures and other injuries caused by falls. More than 4,000 participants were involved in all.

Tai Chi was the exercise in two of the studies, but most of them used gait, balance, strength and functional training, which involves workouts that help people do normal daily activities.

Most of the programs reduced fall-related injuries and appeared to significantly curb falls that lead to fractures, serious injuries and medical care.

Balance training was emphasized in all of the exercises that were effective in preventing falls, the researchers noted.

More information

The U.S. National Institute on Aging has more about older adults and falls.

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How does Tai Chi help people with Parkinson's disease?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi improves balance in older adults and alleviates symptoms of degenerative arthritis, including knee stiffness, pain, and swelling.

How doesTai Chi help prevent falls for older people?

It improves the balance of older people.

What are some of the benefits of practicing Tai Chi regularly?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance, mobility, and stability.

What did studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Caregivers should consider an older adult's health status before recommending Tai Chi for its physical and mental health benefits.

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Sports games, wrestling and shooting range: what classes of the Moscow Longevity project may interest men
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The Moscow Longevity project has already become synonymous with activity at an older age.
Everyone can choose the most interesting activity for themselves.
Muscovites of the older generation in their 50, 60, 70 years and even 90 + learn foreign languages, play sports, go to the podium and dance floor, begin to draw, model clothes and much more.
At the moment, the most active are women, whose share in the “Moscow longevity ” is about 85%.
At the same time, anyone can find a hobby according to their interests in the project, men are interested in sports games, shooting sports, wrestling, checkers and chess.
In the "Moscow Longevity" opened clubs and sections on football, table and tennis, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, towns, badminton, petanque, billiards.
It will be interesting not only for those who already know the rules, but also for novice players, since classes are conducted by professional sports coaches.
They note that team games help to switch from external worries, relieve emotional stress, spend time in the company of like-minded people, develop teamwork skills.
Sports training is also beneficial for physical and mental health.
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Longitudes with different physical training can attend classes - the lessons are designed taking into account the age characteristics and the state of health of the participants, and opponents are selected with the same physical capabilities during the games.
Football is a great alternative to monotonous sports activities.
We have already formed a close-knit team where we communicate, laugh and, of course, play.
In addition, for me it is an opportunity to remember my childhood, forget about my problems and just drive the ball with the guys, — says the participant of the project “Moscow longevity ” Yuri Lukin.
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Also, team games make it possible to feel the drive during the competition, and so that the participants of the Moscow Longevity not only honed their skills in training, but also could fully feel the sports excitement, various competitions are held within the framework of the project.
One of the largest is the annual tournament "Games of longevity", in which all interested teams of the project can take part.
In the "Moscow Longevity" did not ignore the fans of shooting sports.
Muscovites of the older generation can sign up for lessons in shooting from pneumatic weapons and darts - they are led by professional coaches.
They note that classes are absolutely safe and have practically no physical restrictions.
Any shooting sports are useful for the development of attention, fine motor skills, they train the vestibular apparatus.
Also, many compare classes with meditation, because during aiming, a person learns to concentrate only on certain tasks with full immersion in the process.
Training is absolutely safe, as they are carried out using an electronic simulator - the gun is connected to the computer, where the trajectory of the shot is displayed and, together with the instructor, the participant immediately disassembles the errors, - says Olga Khozhamuratova, a shooting instructor of the Moscow Longevity project.
Darts teacher Irina Bolshakova said that at each lesson she holds mini-tournaments.
“The participants of the Moscow Longevity can fight in agility and accuracy – this spurs them to improve their skills and adds variety to their training, ” Irina notes.
In addition to sports games and shooting, in the project "Moscow Longevity" you can learn martial arts - capoeira, wushu, tai chi, karate, boxing, taekwondo, judo, jiu-jitsu.
Despite the fact that these are contact sports, the training is adapted for the older generation of students.
Combat strikes and movements participants work out in a pair in the format of staging, and not in real fights.
- First we learn a set of consecutive movements and only after that the participants become sparring.
Since the main purpose of the classes is wellness and, taking into account the age of the students, the program has been adjusted.
Athletes can see that the movements we learn are strikes, but not in a real fight, but in a staged format.
Therefore, classes are absolutely non-traumatic and safe, ” says Nadezhda Stepanova, methodologist at the School of Master Shi Yanbing, where classes are held within the framework of the project “Moscow Longevity ” on Taijiquan.
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Also, teachers note that martial arts benefit the body.
They develop balance and balance, which is the prevention of falls and injuries.
Also, this hobby trains the brain - learning combat movements has a positive effect on cognitive functions - memory and attention improves.
According to Nadezhda Stepanova, for example, people with Parkinson ’ s disease come to classes and note positive dynamics.
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All older citizens can become a participant of the project “Moscow Longevity ”: women from 55 years old and men from 60 years old, regardless of their social status and health status.
Classes of the project are free and take place in every district of the capital.
Participants can choose the most convenient format for themselves - in person or online.
You can find out the schedule and sign up for classes by filling out a special form on the website or by calling the territorial center of social services of your district, contacts are listed on the website in the section "How to become a participant".
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Some elderly people who do not exercise habits may want to start exercising, but worry that "so old to exercise, too late", Li Yongjian, senior physiotherapist at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, said in an interview with Live Well, exercise is always better than not doing it at all, but pay attention to some details before starting.
If you want to start exercising, Senior Physiotherapist Mr Lai Wing-kin recommends that the elderly should take a gradual approach based on their physical condition and ability to move.
This means that the elderly can start with light exercise and gradually increase the number, intensity and duration of exercise according to the situation.
"We understand that getting started can be challenging for some older people.
Older people are advised to start with one of their favorite sports, such as brisk walking, swimming, dancing, qigong, tai chi, yoga, etc.
You can also invite friends and relatives to join a class or group to take care of the sport.
Now that technology is developed, you can download the right mobile application to monitor your own exercise, but also provide the power to continue to exercise.
When exercise has become a part of life, Mr Lai recommends different exercises to reduce dullness and to help reduce the risk of injury caused by excessive use of certain body parts.
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Content: Lifestyle Interventions and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's and Dementia

— "Without any change, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease could more than double"

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Cognitive decline in Alzheimer's and other dementias may be delayed for some at-risk older adults, recent clinical trials have suggested.

The ACHIEVE study, for example, reported that hearing aids cut the rate of cognitive decline by 48% over 3 years in older adults who had a high risk of dementia. And in a randomized controlled trial of people with mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns, cognitively enhanced tai-chi led to improved global cognition scores.

"Currently, two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia," said Heather Snyder, PhD, of the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago.

"The need for effective risk reduction strategies to help all communities grows larger by the day," Snyder stated. "Without any change, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease could more than double by mid-century."

In 2015, the FINGER study in Finland was the first randomized controlled trial to show it was possible to delay cognitive decline using a multidomain lifestyle intervention.

In the U.S., the POINTER study is evaluating multiple ways to protect cognition in 2,000 at-risk older adults. "Recruiting for the clinical trial was successfully completed in March 2023," Snyder said. "The study is expected to begin reporting results in summer 2025."

"U.S. POINTER community-based teams recruited nearly 30% of participants from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in research, including racially and ethnically minoritized individuals and those from rural areas," she added.

New Clinical Trial Data

About 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed by modifying 12 risk factors, according to a 2020 report from the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.

In the past year, several trials have shown that lifestyle interventions -- notably ones involving physical exercise or hearing aids -- could delay dementia onset. Two trials have combined exercise with a cognitive component, including a study of cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

"Research has shown that both physical and mental activity may attenuate age-related declines in cognitive function and dual task activities, but combined physical and mental challenges may be more effective than either alone," said study co-author Peter Harmer, PhD, MPH, of the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene.

Cognitively enhanced tai chi was designed to synergistically stimulate neuroplasticity, Harmer noted. The regimen included an emphasis on performing properly despite an interfering mental or motor task, following instructions that required recalling names and detailed steps, and distinguishing correct from miscued instructions.

The study randomized older adults with mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns to stretching, standard tai chi, or cognitively enhanced tai chi for 1 hour semi-weekly for 24 weeks. The cognitively enhanced tai chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in both global cognition scores and dual-task performance while walking, with effects persisting at 48 weeks.

The SYNERGIC trial, published in JAMA Network Open, took a different approach to combining physical exercise and cognitive training. SYNERGIC randomized older adults with mild cognitive impairment to physical exercise with or without cognitive training and vitamin D supplementation for 20 weeks.

Overall, those who received aerobic-resistance exercises with sequential computerized cognitive training had improved cognition, but some results were inconsistent.

The multidomain intervention effect was larger than the improvement from exercise alone, reported Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, of the Parkwood Institute in London, Ontario, and co-authors, and vitamin D supplementation showed no significant benefit. In several arms of the trial, cognitive improvements diminished slightly at 12 months, but did not revert to baseline levels.

Another intervention that showed promise was the use of hearing aids. Hearing loss is treatable in later life, which makes it an important public health target to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, noted Frank Lin, MD, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and colleagues who reported the findings of the ACHIEVE trial in The Lancet.

ACHIEVE assigned participants to one of two interventions -- either hearing aids or a health education program. Both groups received follow-up visits every 6 months, and cognitive tests were conducted every year for 3 years.

The trial's main analysis showed no difference in the rate of change in cognitive functioning between the hearing aid group and the education group. In a pre-specified analysis of participants with high risk for future dementia, however, cognitive decline was reduced over 3 years in those assigned to wear hearing aids compared with those who received health education.

Policies to Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

Research about Alzheimer's and dementia risk factors is evolving, and Lancet Commission researcher Gill Livingston, MD, of the University College London in England, is optimistic that policymakers will continue to use new insights to help reduce global cognitive decline.

Since 2020, several countries have taken steps to address modifiable risk factors, Livingston noted. "U.S. policy has changed, and many countries and the World Health Organization have issued new policy documents," she said.

In the U.S., the 2023 update to the National Alzheimer's Project Act included new risk reduction strategies, Livingston pointed out. The CDC also extended its Healthy Brain Initiative program with state and local health officials.

An updated Lancet Commission report about dementia is under review and should be published this year, Livingston said.

Disclosures

Snyder had no conflicts of interest.

Harmer reported no conflicts of interest.

Livingston had no conflicts of interest.

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Content: Many older people are suffering long-term physical effects from cocooning over the last 18 months, a leading geriatrician has warned.

Kirstyn James, who worked in Cork University Hospital (CUH) during the pandemic, said it is “very worrying” that some older people have not yet resumed their normal lives.

“We are seeing more frail older adults during our assessments,” she said.

“We are meeting people who have reported a big change in their mobility. A lot of that is to do with the huge lifestyle changes they have had to make since the pandemic started.”

Dr James said it is apparent that some older people have not resumed any normal activities and continue to lead sheltered lives.

In her experience, older people struggle with getting out of bed or crossing a room, while others have said the walks they can manage outside of the house are shorter than pre-Covid.

A big challenge in older adults is that when you stop exercising or don’t use your muscles, you can have a big difference in your mobility.

"It can be much harder to get back to where you were. It can take a lot longer to recover than the time it took to lose the mobility.”

Many HSE-provided exercises classes for older people have not yet reopened nor have specialist classes in some private gyms, she said.

“It really is a case of use it or lose it when it comes to your mobility.”

There has been a dedicated geriatric team in CUH emergency department during the pandemic, with staff from different areas working together.

“We, as geriatricians, know it is very important to look not just at medical conditions that are important in older age but to try and promote health and wellbeing in older adults,” she said.

“Assessing mobility is one of the ways that we do that.”

The team was the first in Europe to be recognised as having an ‘age-friendly system’ by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

Dr James has now published a mobility assessment video in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine

Mobility tests

It includes mobility tests for older people which can alert healthcare staff to problems.

The video, available through the journal’s website and developed at CUH, is also suitable for older people or family members to learn from, said Dr James.

She said that geriatricians can then advise on maybe changing footwear or assessing if medication might be affecting balance.

She recommended that older people consider tai chi or chair-based exercises, even done at home.

“We would like to see a return to those sorts of [group] activities but only when it is safe to do so.”

She urged older people to do as much exercise and socialising as they are comfortable with.

“I think it is difficult to balance trying to protect people from a public health point of view. And then, as geriatricians, we are very concerned about older adults having declining mobility.”

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Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.