The sun is out, the weather has warmed, and it's time to get moving! The following articles feature tips for finding new ways to stay active as you age, the connection between exercise and cognitive health, and more!
Health Benefits of Swimming for Seniors
Swimming has often been touted as among the best exercises for overall health, and its benefits are especially important for seniors. Swimming enhances strength, endurance and flexibility, and does so in a low-impact way that decreases the risk of exercise-induced injury.
The ability to stick with an exercise program largely lies in finding an activity you enjoy. Extroverts and introverts each find happiness in different approaches. Forcing yourself into a workout that makes you uncomfortable isn’t likely to lead to success.
Memorial Day is a time when we remember those who have fallen in service to our country, and can be an especially momentous time for senior veterans. Dr. Julie Strassman, Manager of Support Services at Bethesda Hospice Care details ways to observe Memorial Day.
After a hospital stay, illness or injury, many seniors feel weak, stiff from lack of movement, and may still feel pain. While physical therapy and rehabilitation may be among the last things they want to do, it is often needed to recover as much function as possible and get them back to feeling strong and more independent.
You may think that the mind and body have a simple relationship: the brain tells the body what to do and the body sends sensory input back to the brain. But brain wellness is much more complex than that. In fact, your brain and body are deeply dependent upon each other.
Tai chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art performed with slow, controlled postures and movements. Enthusiasts practice it for defense, health, or both.
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