6 Tips: Psychological and Physical Practices for Older Adults

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tips/psychological-and-physical-practices-for-older-adults?nav=govd Psychological and physical practices, including relaxation techniques and meditative exercise forms such as yoga, tai chi, and qigong, are widely used by older Americans. Research shows that these approaches may be helpful for some health conditions common among older people. Aerobic exercise, strength training, tai chi, and other nondrug approaches may be helpful for osteoarthritis symptoms. Tai chi and qigong may reduce the risk of falling in older adults. Meditative exercise programs such as tai chi, qigong, and yoga may modestly enhance cognitive function in older adults without cognitive impairment.