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Let me tell you about Linda, 70, who has type 2 diabetes. When she first started with us, she said, “I watch my carbs, I take my medication, and I walk a little… but my numbers are still up and down.” Six months later, after adding gentle strength sessions twice a week, she told me, […]

January 7, 2026

Muscle: Your Best Blood Sugar Tool

Strength, balance, endurance, mobility overview; differences from generic programs.

December 24, 2025

What a Safe Senior Workout Actually Includes

Benefits of walking, limits for strength & balance, why structured training is essential.

December 16, 2025

Is Walking Enough as We Age?

Join us as we delve into a specific example in which one chooses to recover at home following a hospitalization. We are aiming to shed light on the complexities that make our healthcare system hard to understand, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

November 2, 2023

Recovery at Home Following a Crisis

Within the VALD Hub, our management system, we can view a number of different metrics, each of which with their own degree of importance. When assessing our members we view three different tests, the squat, sit to stand and quiet stand on our Force Deck platforms.

October 16, 2023

Measurements within VALD Assessment

As you know, we have quite the extensive assessment process. Thanks to our partners at VALD, we have been able to take our assessment process to the next level. While traditional practices rely on manual muscle testing, and perhaps outdated modalities, we pride ourselves on the objective data we collect through our health technology.

September 20, 2023

Why Do We Measure Hand Grip Strength?

A recent study titled, Handgrip Strength Asymmetry as a New Biomarker for Sarcopenia and Individual Sarcopenia Signatures was published September 2023. This research article explores the concept of handgrip strength asymmetry as a potential biomarker for sarcopenia.

September 12, 2023

The Importance of HGS Asymmetry (Full Write Up)

LiveWell Health provides real life examples how their program is helping seniors age successfully throughout southwest Florida

A recent study titled, Handgrip Strength Asymmetry as a New Biomarker for Sarcopenia and Individual Sarcopenia Signatures was published September 2023. This research article explores the concept of handgrip strength asymmetry as a potential biomarker for sarcopenia.

September 12, 2023

The Importance of Measuring Hand Grip Strength Asymmetry

LiveWell Health provides real life examples how their program is helping seniors age successfully throughout southwest Florida

As the holiday season approaches, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and we look forward to reuniting with our loved ones. It’s a time of joy, togetherness, and reflection for many of us. However, for some families, this time of year can also bring unexpected shocks and realizations. The Annual Reunion: A Double-Edged Sword Why, […]

September 6, 2023

Navigating the Holiday Season: A Reminder for Families

Have you ever wondered if you have saved enough for retirement? Or maybe your aging parents have started to show signs of dealing health, will you need to step in to support financially? Many vastly underestimate the true cost of care, and the financial importance of maintaining one’s health. Use the calculator below to help […]

August 28, 2023

How Much Will Care Cost in the Future?