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Senior Fitness
13 Neuropathy Symptoms and What to Do About Them
Many elderly residents in our assisted living homes have Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms that make life miserable. Some of them describe the symptoms as a part of their body being on fire. And that feeling doesn’t go away. Peripheral Neuropathy seems to stick around. What is Peripheral Neuropathy and What Causes It Peripheral Neuropathy strikes as …
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Elderly Loneliness Can Be Worse than Smoking or Obesity
Too often we see families come to our assisted living home because they worry about their elderly parent. Mom or Dad has been living on their own ever since their spouse passed away. At first things were fine. Sure there was some grieving, which was understandable. Then over time the health of the parent started …
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The Importance of Prayer – Even for Your Health
Whenever I start talking about anything that has possible religious connections, I know I need to tread lightly. Like politics, religious discussions can become heated and passionate. Please understand that this email is about a simple act you can do that also has health benefits. That simple act is praying. The importance of prayer can …
A Parkinsons Treatment Inspired By Muhammad Ali
He was simply, ‘The Greatest’. From his entry into the spotlight by winning the Gold Medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics to his retirement in 1981, Muhammad Ali was bigger than life. His boxing matches were incredibly popular. He won the heavy weight title 3 times. Ultimately, though, his biggest opponent was not in the …
Exercise for Seniors Over 75
It’s important to provide exercise for seniors over 75 so they can enjoy there final years to the best level possible. We talk about one program in this article that can really help them out.
An Elderly Fall Prevention Program that Works
One of the biggest causes of death in the elderly is not what you think it is. It’s falls. And a traditional fall prevention program may not be the best prevention. Those who don’t have that much experience with the elderly may wonder how falls can be so much of a threat. What with cancer, …
Senior Exercise in the Age of Coronavirus
During this era of Coronavirus, the advice in the news is for seniors to isolate themselves in their home. Many nursing homes are actually making their residents stay in their rooms and not come out. That means no senior exercise programs! For many seniors, that means they are either in their bed or in a …
7 Encouraging Developments in Dementia Treatment
Although we’re still a long way from a cure for the various forms of Dementia, there are some encouraging signs. Dementia treatment has come a long way in recent years. And we need more and more new treatments. According to the World Health Organization, another 10 million people a day receive a dementia diagnosis. Currently …
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Amazing “Super Slow” Senior Weightlifting
One of our most popular blog posts lists an overall plan for older people to stay out of a nursing home. Next to nutrition, one of the best ways to stay healthy is to exercise. Especially using resistance training exercises (weightlifting). You can find several blog posts on our site describing good exercises such as resistance band …
24 Breakthrough Ways To Prevent Alzheimer’s (Or Slow It Down)
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease. Losing your memory is one of the worst things that can happen to you. Since there is no known cure, we have to do everything we can to prevent Alzheimer’s or at least slow it down. Here are some highly effective ways to do just that.
5 Most Successful Ways to Avoid A Nursing Home (from an Assisted Living Homeowner)
Considering moving into a nursing home? Maybe there’s another way. Maybe you shouldn’t accept the aging process. Maybe you should fight it! Become well enough to avoid a nursing home. Work hard at improving yourself and stay at home the rest of your life. Read on to find out how..
7 Easy Chair Exercises For Seniors
As we age, staying physically fit and healthy is much more important. It contributes a lot to improving quality of life and promoting independence in seniors. These simple yet effective chair exercises definitely help seniors achieve their fitness goals, increase flexibility, tone the muscles, and increase their range of motion.
9 Effective Balance Exercises for Seniors
Seniors are more prone to suffer from fall-related injuries than younger people. These injuries can be non-fatal or fatal. For this reason, seniors are highly encouraged to include balance exercises to their exercise routine to minimize the risk of falls. Here are nine simple exercises your loved one can do at home.
How Exercise Helps Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body is unable to respond properly to insulin, causing a rise of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. Regular physical exercise helps Diabetes and reduces the symptoms. When combined with proper nutrition, along with diabetes medications, Diabetics can really help control and possibly recover from the disease. Encouraging your elderly …
11 Reasons Why Exercise for Seniors is so Important
As we get older, the goal of living a long, healthy, and independent life becomes more apparent. One way to achieve this goal is through regular exercise. Exercise for seniors can make a huge difference in everything about their way of life. Exercise is very important for people in all walks of life, especially so …
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4 Types of Exercises for Seniors that Everyone Can Use
Whether you’re 10 or you’re 92, regular physical exercise plays an important role in living a long and healthy life. As we age, our bodies may be may be prone to develop different health issues, such as Obesity Diabetes High blood pressure, and h Heart disease Exercise helps combat these issues and prevent them from …
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5 Fall-Preventing Core Exercises for Seniors
Developing the core is an important way to help reduce the risk of falling in our senior population. Learn 5 great core exercises for seniors that help strengthen their core and make them more independent.
5 Effective Stretching Exercises for Seniors
Many people want to stay independent for as long as possible, which is why it’s very important to remain nimble and flexible even as we age. Being flexible increases our range of motion and in turn, helps us to easily perform every task, such as bending down to tie shoelaces or reaching up to grab …
9 Easy Resistance Band Exercises for Seniors
Resistance band exercises for seniors are a great alternative to gym memberships.Seniors can greatly reduce their risks of falling through strength exercises. In addition, these exercises for seniors can increase mobility and ease daily aches and pains. Read on to find out how these exercises can help.
