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VOLUME 2 • NUMBER
10 • OCTOBER 2016 |
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Seniors and Movement
Maintaining an active lifestyle contributes to a person's well-being at every
age. For seniors, in particular, regular activities, such as gardening or
walking the dog, and exercise are essential for healthy aging and maintaining
independence. When seniors sustain a daily routine rich in physical movements,
they are more likely to stay mobile, safe, and social. This allows aging adults
to continue the stimulating activities they've enjoyed their entire lives.
Here are a few tips for making movement part of your daily routine:
- Check in with your doctor
before adding more movement into your daily routine.
- Start slowly. Build your
strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance gradually over time.
- Ease into exercise with
walking, t'ai chi, yoga, or gentle stretching.
- Be sure to thoroughly warm up
before beginning any exercise.
- Maintain good posture. Always
keep your body's center of gravity above your feet.
- During each exercise, take
deep, even breaths to maximize your performance.
- Prevent dizziness. Avoid fast
movements, quick turns, and changes of position.
- Practice gentle stretching
regularly to relax, relieve tension, increase flexibility, and maintain your
range of motion.
- Monitor your body. Stop as
soon as you experience the first signs of discomfort or pain.
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A Message from Dr. Marco
Dr. Noah Marco, Chief Medical Officer |
 As we age, our bodies go through many physical changes. Some of these changes affect our abilities to use our arms and legs in the way that we did when
we were younger. With aging, muscles get shorter and lose some of their elasticity (the ability of a muscle to return to its original shape after a
stretch). Bones become less dense, and our joints stiffen, can lose cartilage, and become less flexible. All of these things often cause seniors to
experience a decrease in their range of motion.
However, many seniors are finding ways to stay active and safe in their activities despite these changes.
These seniors offset the effects of aging on their muscles and joints with regular exercise and daily movement. Even seniors who move around using walkers
or wheelchairs can follow guided simple exercises and stretching that can improve range of motion and strength. Movement helps strengthen muscles and bones
which helps prevent falls. Regular physical movement also lowers a senior's risk of Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart disease, and
other chronic illnesses. It also helps to fight osteoporosis, and control body weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Ask your health care provider
what types of exercises are right for you. Your doctor may refer you to a physical or occupational therapist who will guide you through the exercises that
have been suggested for you. Make it a priority to exercise and do daily joint movement and stretching each and every day.
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