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How Physical Therapy Keeps You Off the Ice—Literally and Figuratively
Winter in West Michigan brings snow, ice, and slippery sidewalks—but for many older adults, the biggest risk isn’t just what’s underfoot. It’s what happens after a slip, a near-fall, or even just...
New Year, Stronger You: Why January Isn’t the Only Time to Start
Every January, the same message shows up everywhere: New year. Fresh start. Now or never. Gyms fill up. Health goals feel urgent. And if you didn’t start on January 1st, it can feel like you already...
Pain, Posture, and the Holidays: Staying Comfortable Through Family Gatherings
The holidays are meant to be joyful—filled with family, conversation, and connection. But for many adults in their 60s and beyond, they also come with something less welcome: aches, stiffness, and...
Setting Health Goals in Your 60s and Beyond: A Physical Therapist’s Advice
For many people, the idea of setting health goals later in life feels complicated. Some feel pressure to “get back” to how they used to feel. Others worry it’s too late to make meaningful change....
How Vitality At Home Helped 100+ Grand Rapids Seniors in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on what truly matters. Not numbers for the sake of numbers—but people. Confidence regained. Independence preserved. Small wins that quietly...
The Benefits of Starting Physical Therapy Before the New Year
For many people, January feels like the official starting line for taking care of their health. New calendars, new routines, new motivation. But when it comes to pain, stiffness, balance concerns,...
How to Keep Moving When It’s Cold, Icy, and Dark Outside
Winter in West Michigan has a way of quietly shrinking routines. Morning walks get shorter. Errands feel harder. By late afternoon, it’s already dark—and icy sidewalks don’t exactly invite movement....
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors: How to Prevent Slips and Falls
Winter in West Michigan brings a certain kind of beauty—fresh snow on the trees, quiet mornings, and cozy evenings inside. But it also brings very real challenges for staying upright, confident, and...
Holiday Gift Guide: PT-Approved Items for Health and Independence
Shopping for an aging parent or loved one can feel surprisingly difficult. They don’t want more stuff.They don’t need clutter.And every year, the same question comes up: “What would actually help?”...
Balance, Mobility & the Holidays: Why Now Is the Right Time to Start Physical Therapy
The holidays have a way of revealing things we don’t always notice day to day. Family members see parents they haven’t seen in months. Older adults find themselves navigating unfamiliar homes,...












