A Simple, Non-Medical Way to Ease the Pain of Osteoarthritis
Think exercise is harmful to people with arthritis? In fact, when done properly, regular and moderate exercise can actually help alleviate some of the pain associated with arthritis. Here are some other ways exercise can help older adults with osteoarthritis: Exercise: Keeps joints lubricated Reduces joint stiffness Builds strong muscle around the joints Increases flexibility […]
Enriching Activities for the Elderly
Recent studies have proven that boredom and depression can have a very real effect on physical, emotional and mental health. This doesn’t just apply to teens or thirty-somethings. Actually, for seniors, boredom and depression can be lethal. Caregivers are often advised on methods to alleviate their own depression after long periods of caregiving, but what […]
Fitness After 50: How Older Adults Can Stay In Shape, Regardless Of Fitness Abilities
America’s aging population is posing special challenges, fitness experts say, because it is difficult to design effective workout routines for people with such a wide range of abilities. For one 70-year-old, the goal may be to run a marathon, for another it’s getting out of a chair. Dr. Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, an expert on aging with […]
Why is Exercise so Important?
Some physical weakness may be a part of the aging process; however, functional decline is often the result of a sedentary lifestyle. According to a study performed by The National Institute on Aging, for the elderly age 75 and older: 40% cannot walk two blocks 32% cannot climb ten steps 22% cannot lift ten pounds […]
Exercise for the Frail Elderly
There are so many benefits to even moderate exercise that it should not be overlooked, even for the frail elderly. There is an endless variety of heart-pumping, strength-building and balance-improving activities that may work for the frail elderly. What works best for an individual will depend upon a number of factors, including functional skills, available […]
Avoid Cold and Flu Season with These Tips from Our New Hampshire Senior Care Experts
U.S. Consumers spent $3.6 Billion on over-the-counter cold, cough, and flu remedies in 2005 A few steps between the end of August and Mid Sept can help you avoid winter bugs – and the expense it takes to cure them. It’s almost that time of year again, flu and cold season. So it’s time to […]