Notes on walking and thinking
Plain-language articles on dual-task training, balance, and staying sharp after 55. Everything here is grounded in the peer-reviewed research you can read on our science page.
July 17, 2026 · 6 minute read
Why Do Older Adults Fall? The Causes, Explained in Plain English
Most falls happen when attention runs short, not when legs give out. A plain explanation of why older adults fall and what the research says helps.
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How to Help a Parent Lower Their Risk of Falling, Without Taking Over
For adult children who noticed a parent slowing down: what actually lowers fall risk, why constant caution backfires, and how to help with dignity.
Read the articleJuly 13, 2026 · 6 minute read
Why Balance Training Alone Isn't Enough: The Case for Dual-Task Walking
Balance exercises help, but most falls happen while your attention is divided. Here is the research case for adding a thinking task to your walk.
Read the articleJuly 13, 2026 · 5 minute read
What Is Dual-Task Training? A Plain-English Guide for Adults 55+
Dual-task training means giving your mind a job while you walk. A plain explanation of how it works, why it matters after 55, and how to start.
Read the articleJuly 13, 2026 · 5 minute read
Brain Training Works Better Off the Screen, and the Research Explains Why
Seated brain games mostly improve the game itself. Research suggests thinking and moving at the same time works better. Here is the evidence.
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