Arthritis in seniors refers to the pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints of the hands, knees, shoulders, and lower back that occur with normal wear and tear or due to a condition like gout or rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the disease develops gradually with age and affects more than 15 million…
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The benefits of group training are sometimes ignored, with fitness enthusiasts preferring a traditional gym session. You’ll be relieved to discover that exercising in a group does not just refer to group personal training sessions or classes as team sports count too. Training with your local football or netball team is also a form of…
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Hearing loss is one of the serious conditions that our loved ones struggle with. Hearing loss is caused by a variety of factors. For example, if your loved one worked or lived near noisy environments (such as factories, airports, and so on), the constant loud noise can eventually cause hearing difficulties in later years. Ear…
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For retirement age adults needing long-term care, increasingly essential options are those of personal care homes and memory care communities. For safety reasons, it may not be possible for your aging loved one to stay in their own home – no matter how comforting that could be. Without any setbacks, it’s hard to imagine someone…
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We all know that exercise benefits everyone. Strength exercises are the best way to shed some extra pounds while building muscles, and this benefits anyone of all ages. However, did you know that mature adults can reap as much, if not more benefits from doing strength training? Everyone will lose some muscle mass with age,…
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Many people suffer from mobility issues in their golden years. Mobility issues can result from illness, disability, or chronic pain. Sometimes, lack of exercise and mobility can result in a decline in muscle mass and bone mass, causing people to suffer from health issues. Thus, it can become a vicious cycle. It is important to…
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So you’re an elderly, and you’re looking to start exercising? You might have been told about Nordic walking for the elderly by your doctor or another health care professional but have no idea what it involves. Don’t worry; it’s not as scary as it might sound at first! Read on to learn more about this popular…
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Melbourne is a great place located in Florida for older adults to retire. If you are looking to live in a senior living community right here in Florida, you have come to the right place. Before deciding on a senior living community, it is important to consider the amenities which are offered there. If you…
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Do you remember back in school when your teacher told you to take a couple of deep breaths or to walk it off? As humans, we all have our moments when we feel particularly stressed or deeply emotional. At times like these, we may suffer from deteriorations in our ability to think or problem solve,…
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Music and dance can be great hobbies and professions, but did you know they can also have incredible benefits for adults in their golden years? When performed regularly, music and dance can keep the mind sharp, improve socialization, increase energy levels, lower stress levels, and help people with daily living tasks like bathing and getting dressed.…
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