Exercise for seniors is essential when it comes to maintaining strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services writes that incorporating physical activities into the daily/weekly routine offers substantial health benefits for older adults. In addition to reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like…
Enjoying the outdoors during the summer and fall provides many benefits to seniors, and is worth a bit of extra time and planning for those experiencing mobility problems; but getting outdoors with limited mobility can be challenging. A main advantage of heading outdoors, even for a short period of time,…
Professional caregivers continuously notice what benefits our senior clients, and we can honestly attest that daily exercise is always a bonus. Clients who move their bodies daily are more apt to engage in the world around them, seem to be in higher spirits, sleep better at night, and better maintain…
. It should be no surprise that exercise is essential to supporting senior health and wellbeing. Exercise enhances the management of underlying health conditions, healthy weight goals, and general fitness while simultaneously elevating moods and energy levels and improving sleep habits. When creating a senior exercise plan for your loved…
Limited mobility doesn’t mean you can’t stay active and take care of your physical fitness. When you can’t hit the local gym and aren’t steady on your feet, you may need to adapt your fitness routine to meet your needs and abilities. Chair exercises are an easy and fun way…
Many seniors have found that working out in the water is an excellent way to improve their overall well-being, from providing a variety of physical benefits to offering social time and a trip out of the house. The unique properties of water provide seniors with the opportunity to get relief…
