A Commitment to Daily Exercise Is a Commitment to Better Health While Aging
We’re on the cusp of a brand new year, and we all realize what this means: time to declare your resolutions! If you’re similar to most people, you’ll start with the best of intentions. But as time goes by and life gets busier, you could find your determination slipping away until you’ve lost your resolve […]
Exercising with Dementia: Workouts for Seniors
When a loved one has dementia and all of the challenges that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of all the innovative approaches care providers can use to help make life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as possible, there’s one remarkably effective strategy that may be neglected: exercise. We […]
New Year, New You: Discover the Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly with Chronic Conditions
While staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For senior loved ones, especially people diagnosed with chronic health conditions, maintaining an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle which may seem impossible. However, studies have shown that […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Helps Seniors Increase Cognitive Function
Everybody knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but studies are now uncovering many more far-reaching rewards – namely, a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in older adults. The reason for the link is not yet fully understood, but there are two […]
Senior Immunization Schedule: Learn the Recommendations from the CDC
Despite an elevated focus from the medical community on the need for immunizations for older adults, a sizable percent is still not heeding the information – making these older adults vulnerable for serious disease or even death. The truth is, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted against receiving a flu shot this […]
Conquer the Heat and Mobility Issues with These Pool Exercises for Seniors
There’s almost nothing better than a relaxing dip in the pool to beat the July heat, and with the buoyancy of the water, it provides the added benefit of the perfect low-impact environment for helping senior loved ones remain active while relieving pressure to joints. Be sure to consult with a senior’s physician first prior […]
Activities for Older Adults: The Benefits of Being Outdoors
Is there anything greater after the long, cold winter than finally being able to open up the windows and let the clean, warm, springtime breezes blow through the house? Something in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature provides us a strong pick-me-up, which is why it is essential for older adults to take pleasure […]
The Best Flexibility Exercises for Seniors to Improve Mobility
It’s a common myth that the aging process unequivocally equates to reduced mobility and flexibility. Although it’s true that conditions including osteoarthritis affect a large number of seniors, it is also true that you can find practical steps to ensure the highest level of strength and stamina through your later years. The best flexibility exercises […]
Senior Workout Routines Keep Joints Healthy
Did you know that for each pound of weight we lose, we decrease four pounds of pressure from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is great incentive for everybody to remain active, regardless of age! Especially for the elderly, however, who happen to be vulnerable to joint pain from […]
Eliminate Senior Falls with These Exercises
Fall prevention: it’s one of the lead aspects of healthy aging, given that senior falls are one of the top reasons for major injury and even loss of life in older adults. At Live Free Home Health Care, we work tirelessly to ensure the home environment is free of fall dangers and that necessary alterations […]