Physical Therapist
Since getting my Doctorate in Physical Therapy more than 20 years ago, I have worked with older adults in a range of settings from acute care hospital, to short term rehab, and community based outpatient. I am a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy. My interests include harnessing the power of exercise to improve mobility and function to allow people to do the things they like to do for as long as possible. For the last 5 years I have presented a workshop titled "Defying Gravity: Exercise as a Vital Component of Successful Ageing" at the Harvard Medical School Annual Review of Geriatric Medicine.
The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to more than double in the next forty years, increasing from 40.2 million in 2010 to 88.5 million in 2050. As many of us. know from personal experience, we …