India, Oct. 31 -- Movements become severely limited, reducing one's ability to move independently. Even small tasks start to feel overwhelming. He added, "Ignoring the shoulder joint and its associated issues can make even simple tasks, like dressing, cooking, or reaching for objects, difficult."

That's why your shoulder joints require as much attention as your knee or hip joints. Including simple exercises that strengthen and stretch the shoulders can help improve flexibility, prevent stiffness and keep you independent as you grow older.

Dr Arora listed these 4 things older adults need to do, from which exercises they can incorporate in their routine to what they should avoid:

Your shoulders take care of most of the upper body movemen...