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Regular Exercise Can Help You Age Well

Brittle bones and falling are two of the biggest hazards of getting older. Regular exercise can help lower both of these risks – along with keeping your body trim and your joints fluid. Regular exercise can even help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Walking and Rolling Along

Many people love exercise and working out. If you’re not one of them, that doesn’t mean you should resign yourself to becoming a couch potato. A daily walk, preferably outside, but also on a treadmill, or inside your home or apartment building, is an excellent form of exercise. All you need are a comfortable pair of shoes.

Stiff joints represent another obstacle for many people to begin exercising. Low impact activities, such as bike riding and swimming, are ideal for getting your body moving, without the jarring impact of sports like tennis, basketball, or running.

Strong Muscles, Improved Balance

Muscle density decreases with every passing decade. One way to reverse the process is with resistance training. Lifting weights builds muscle mass that helps burn calories. You don’t have to lift hundreds of pounds to gain the benefit of weight training. Light weights or specialized resistance bands are sufficient. Resistance training also helps to maintain bone density – reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Finally, stronger bones and lean muscle mass also help improve balance and reduce the risk of falling.

Exercise as a Social Activity

When you think of exercise, do you envision pumping music and rows of sweaty bodies clad in spandex? While a gym workout can provide a strenuous workout, it’s not necessary to subject yourself to a grueling solo routine. A leisurely bike ride with your significant other, or a gentle jog with a friend, can help prevent loneliness and depression while keeping your body moving.

Keep Moving!

The take-home lesson is that there is no one “right” way to exercise. The best exercise for you is the one you’ll actually do. So choose an activity you enjoy and get moving! It’s one of the best remedies for aging well.

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Keary Bourdier
Keary Bourdier
04:41 20 Apr 19

Jasmin Fiji
Jasmin Fiji
22:08 27 Dec 17
This is NOTHING like a nursing home. This is an Assisted Living place. The way they took care of my mom was phenomenal. Even as she progressed into the disease process of dementia, they loved her & made her life more wonderful than I could have by myself. The only reason for four stars instead if five is because they have a waiting list and I don't like to wait -- but the wait was only 3 weeks and totally worth it!

Boo Bear
Boo Bear
18:22 18 Apr 17
Great facility in a great location. Personalized home service. The staff is friendly and very attentive.

Suzette Lindemuth
Suzette Lindemuth
18:09 18 Apr 17
As the Director at the program I want to thank all our residents, family members, staff and our community for supporting our program over the last 30 years. We are a community committed to reducing the isolation of aging through a variety of program and services. We value your input and hope you will visit our new website for additional information

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