How to Stay Active in Golden Years?

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How to Stay Active in Golden Years?
Regular physical activity allows seniors to have
a sense of independence and perform activities
they like and enjoy. Seniors have no reason to
put off exercising as there are a lot of exciting
ways to stay active. Many seniors mistake
physical activity for exercise, however, each has
different meaning and requires the different
intensity of movement. Professionals at home care
believe that exercise is a planned, repetitive,
and structured activity intended to progress
physical fitness, whereas physical activity is a
bodily movement engaging multiple muscles at a
time, some of them are walking, gardening,
swimming, climbing stairs, playing football and
pushing a baby stroller as well.
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Reasons to Stay Active
Staying active allows seniors to carry out daily
chores without needing others help and offer a
sense of relaxation as it helps boost mood as
well as physical and mental wellbeing. Some
activities are designed to benefit vision and
some to prevent mobility issues. Each has its own
benefits that enhance the quality of life in
golden years. Home Care Colorado Springs experts
suggest seniors engage in these physical
activities and exercises on a regular basis.
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1. Walking or Hiking
A brisk walk or an easy hike is a perfect way to
engage in exercising. Whether its on your
street, on a beach or simply a nature hike, any
type and amount of walking provides great
benefits to heart and lungs as well as allow
seniors to find mental relaxation.
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2. Gardening
Gardening is a beautiful yet enjoyable activity
in summers. Seniors can plant new flowers in
their own yard and can also grow fruits and
vegetables to save a big amount of money on
buying them from the market. They can also make
money by selling homegrown fruits and vegetables,
and can also look forward to setting up a flower
shop. It is an amazing activity to boost physical
movement, find enjoyment and relieve stress.
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3. Joining Senior Activity and Sport Classes
Seniors can check their local community centers
to know the availability of activities for them.
These communities offer a wide range of enjoyable
activities like Tai Chi, golf, dancing, yoga,
swimming, and exercise classes.
Exercises designed for seniors certainly help
curtail the risk of developing age-related
diseases and disabilities. Regular movement and
exercise can treat many chronic conditions like
arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. Seniors
with high blood pressure, difficulty walking or
balance issues can also benefit from these
regular activities. Community centers not only
allow seniors to stay active but socialize as
well.
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4. Volunteering
Volunteering is one of the ideal ways for seniors
to stay active. It offers an opportunity to help
the needy, meet new people and make friends.
Volunteering provides seniors with a sense of
purpose and satisfaction while alleviating
depression and anxiety.
No matter which type of activity seniors choose,
engaging in healthy, meaningful and enjoyable
activities benefits both mental and physical
wellbeing. Families can also consult their
trusted home care agency for their senior loved
one with mobility issues to allow them to
socialize, find enjoyment and age in place in
golden years.
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Our mission at Home Care Assistance of Colorado
Springs is to change the way the world ages. We
provide older adults that reside in Colorado
Springs and El Paso County with quality care that
enables them to live happier, healthier lives at
home. We invite you to call us today to speak
with a professional care manager at (719)
822-1229 about our services.
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