Regular dog walking helps older adults move better. It lowers the risk of falling. Dog walkers feel more confident walking.

It is official – dogs are good for older people’s health, according to new data from the State’s most comprehensive long-term study on ageing. The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Tilda ...

New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin reveals that regular dog walking ...

New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has revealed the significant ...

An elderly man had his walking stick taken from him and was hit ... Police said that the victim was approached by a group of people aged in their late teens. It is reported that the group took ...

This study aimed to assess if regular dog walking was associated with reduced likelihood of falls, fear of falling and mobility problems in a large cohort of community-dwelling older people. Falls are ...

This study assessed if regular dog walking was associated with reduced likelihood of falls, fear of falling and mobility problems in a large cohort of community-dwelling older people. Falls are ...

A group of older people who have learned to practise Tai Chi using walking sticks and umbrellas have said it helped them feel more confident about going out at night. Tai Chi is a Chinese form of ...