When temperatures drop, many older adults with arthritis brace for a harder season — and often start doing less without realizing it. In this episode, retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane explains what cold weather really does to painful joints, and why reduced movement matters more than the weather itself. She shares practical joint protection strategies from her clinical work, simple ways to stay warm where it counts, the connection between stiff hands and fall risk, and clear signs that warrant a call to the doctor. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more senior safety tips and resources.