It’s no problem at all for us to get plenty of exercise while we’re young; physical activity is just a natural part of our hectic, daily lives. As we grow older, however, it’s not uncommon for the pace of life to slow down, sometimes quite dramatically; and there are many people who assume that with aging comes a reduced need…
A body that’s at rest stays at rest. If exercise has not been a consistent part of a person’s everyday routine, there are years of ingrained habits that need to be overcome before attempting to make activity a part of that individual’s daily life. Ensuring that regular, ongoing activity is a part of an older person’s routine will make it…
Engaging in a routine exercise regimen is daunting at any age. Working out is tiring. We don’t want to invest the time. We’re feeling sore from yesterday’s workout. We’ve all made excuses like these for not working out; but frailty and advanced age make it even more difficult to stick to an exercise plan. Home & Hearth Caregivers wants to…
Even as we age, the benefits of exercise far outweigh any barriers faced, and it’s critical for older adults’ overall health to keep up with as active a lifestyle as possible. Although it’s especially challenging for seniors who are bedridden or spend most of their time in a wheelchair to exercise, there’s still a full range of elderly exercise options…