Independence-4-Seniors has been encouraging seniors in the Hinsdale and Chicago areas to get up and get moving. In addition to increasing strength and endurance and improving one’s quality of life, seniors can reduce their risk of falls through exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the ways that older […]
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In our last blog, we highlighted some common reasons for increased inactivity in the elderly, along with some solutions to combat those excuses. Incorporating activity into a senior’s daily routine is the best way to ensure that staying active becomes a habit. It can begin simply by getting up and down out of a chair
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Making regular exercise an ongoing part of a senior’s life is challenging at best. There are a plethora of reasons that make it hard to stay active later in life. Below are some of the most common excuses for inactivity, and suggestions to help eliminate them: Self-efficacy: Begin slowly with exercises that are easily accomplished
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For the elderly, maximizing strength, balance and flexibility can mean the difference between independence and the need to rely on others for basic needs. With a physician’s approval, the following three exercises can be easily incorporated into a senior’s daily routine to improve his or her physical health: Hip Flexion, strengthens thigh and hip muscles
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We hear all the time about the benefits of exercise, but it’s not as well known that exercise can be of great benefit specifically to those with Alzheimer’s in preventing muscle weakness and other issues related to inactivity. As with anyone interested in beginning an exercise program, a physician should first be consulted. Then, try
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