LRHC physician assistant Roger Wells, left, talks about healthy aging to community members at the Orthman Community YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Jose Perez
During his presentation, LRHC physician assistant Roger Wells said it's important for any individual 65 or older to receive two medical checkups a year.
Jose Perez
Asked what footwear is best for exercise, LRHC physician assistant Roger Wells explained the importance of finding shoes that are "somewhat firm" in the middle and not bendable in the center. He said the shoe should mainly be firm on the back. Wells also said footwear should leave one thumb width between a person's toe and the tip of a shoe.
LEXINGTON — Lexington Regional Health Center physician assistant Roger Wells presented on healthy aging and preventing frailty as people get older during “Coffee and Conversations” Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Orthman Community YMCA.
During his presentation, LRHC physician assistant Roger Wells said it's important for any individual 65 or older to receive two medical checkups a year.
Asked what footwear is best for exercise, LRHC physician assistant Roger Wells explained the importance of finding shoes that are "somewhat firm" in the middle and not bendable in the center. He said the shoe should mainly be firm on the back. Wells also said footwear should leave one thumb width between a person's toe and the tip of a shoe.
