Welcome to the HomeStretch Journal.

Stories and Strategies for Aging Well

Melissa Gunstone Melissa Gunstone

Safe Stair-Climbing Exercises for Seniors at Home

Stairs starting to feel uncertain? Safe stair-climbing exercises seniors can do at home, how to practise going down with control, a simple weekly routine, and in-home kinesiology support in Scarborough.

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Melissa Gunstone Melissa Gunstone

Gentle Arthritis Exercise at Home for Seniors in Dundas, Ontario

Joint pain can make everyday movement feel uncertain. Here is how gentle, low-impact exercise at home helps Dundas seniors with arthritis move with less stiffness and more confidence, plus a sample home program and local classes worth knowing about.

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Melissa Gunstone Melissa Gunstone

In-Home Rehab Support for Safer Recovery After Discharge

Coming home after a hospital stay brings relief and new worries. Here is how kinesiologist-led in-home rehab keeps recovery safe in the first weeks, what families can do right away, and how group wellness programs carry the gains forward.

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Melissa Gunstone Melissa Gunstone

Best Fall-Prevention Exercises for Older Adults at Home

One in three Canadian seniors falls each year, yet only 11% of older adults get enough activity to protect their balance. Here are six proven balance and strength exercises, a three-day weekly routine, and how to progress safely at home.

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