Category Archives for Exercise and Activity
Regular Exercise Benefits Older Adults: Tips to Get Started
The start of a new year is a great time to re-evaluate habits and routines, and to make a commitment to healthy lifestyle changes that can benefit overall health and wellness. One of the most beneficial changes older adults can make is to incorporate physical activity into their day-to-day routine. Exercise benefits older adults physically […]
Continue readingLearn the Facts About Osteoporosis in Seniors
Many people think that weak, brittle bones are simply a part of the aging process. However, this is not necessarily the case. While some bone loss is inevitable with age, osteoporosis isn’t. Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs when the body loses more bone density than it creates. This condition makes bones brittle and more […]
Continue readingCreative Ideas to Help Aging Adults Remain Active and Engaged
At the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed that just about everybody was picking up new hobbies to stay busy. Whether it was sewing, reading, gardening, or trying out new recipes, finding new forms of entertainment from the safety of home was less challenging a year ago than it is today. These days, the […]
Continue readingTips to Help Seniors Maintain Mental and Physical Health During COVID-19
As we close in on the one-year mark of the beginning of the pandemic, it’s not unusual to feel sadness and longing for the way things used to be. Social outings with friends, vacations with grandchildren, attending religious services – so many activities seniors took for granted have had to be put on the backburner […]
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