{"id":10843,"date":"2026-05-07T20:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10843"},"modified":"2026-05-07T20:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:50:59","slug":"older-americans-month-mobility-exercises-as-you-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/older-americans-month-mobility-exercises-as-you-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Older Americans Month- Mobility Exercises as You Age"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>May is\u00a0observed\u00a0as Older Americans Month. It is a time\u00a0when\u00a0the contributions of older adults are\u00a0recognized\u00a0across the country.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we get older, our joints may feel stiffer, and our balance and reactions might be slower. According to recent studies, over 30% of adults 65 years of age and older experience some form of mobility limitation. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobility for\u00a0older adults\u00a0usually means the ability to move freely and independently.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0all about\u00a0different aspects\u00a0of activities and movement like walking, bending, reaching, and balancing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For older adults, balance is extremely important, and those\u00a0with limited mobility are at a higher risk of experiencing a fall.\u00a0<\/span>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of death for older adults, with about one in four adults 65 years and older experiencing a fall every year.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One way to reduce the risk of falling is by doing mobility exercises.\u00a0Mobility exercises are low-impact movements that are designed to improve how joints move through their natural range of motion, while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0control and balance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobility exercises\u00a0promote active movement and coordination, and usually focus on:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n