Why You Should be Trying out Resistance Training

Muscular senior man training arms with resistance band

Society seems to expect that as we age and our muscle mass naturally decreases, there is nothing we can do about it. People think their joints can’t get any better without surgery or that they will never be able to do the things they used to; so they stop moving and exercising. But that thought […]

How to Prevent Dementia With Brain Training

Female patient uses physiotherapy equipment for brain exercise in clinic

You can prevent dementia by practicing brain exercises. As people age, they may think that memory loss is part of the process but with all the exercises out there, seniors should be able to enjoy better mental health for a longer period of time and not have to worry about developing dementia. Dementia is a […]

How to Find the Support you Need When Living With Arthritis

Geriatric couple with arthritis sitting

Living with the persistent pain of arthritis can be an isolating and also psychologically trying experience. The devastating effects of joint inflammation and pain are the main reasons people need to quit activities that they love and retreat from friends and family. This raised seclusion combined with ongoing discomfort can result in irritability as well […]

Best Recumbent Bike for Seniors

Looking for the best recumbent bike for seniors? You’re in luck! In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about recumbent bikes. We’ll start by describing what a recumbent bike is and how it differs from a normal bicycle. Then, we’ll explain why a recumbent bike is good for seniors and […]

Why Should Senior Citizens Perform Balance Exercises?

why should senior citizens perform balance exercises

It’s no secret that balance exercises are important for everyone, young and old. But did you know that balance exercises are especially important for senior citizens? As we age, our balance tends to decline, which can lead to falls and other health complications. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of balance exercises for […]

Seniors, Should You Downsize?

Business man hand hold the house model saving small house.

If like most people, you’ve spent much of your life taking care of each other, your family, your job, and most likely, your home, which is now feeling too large for your needs and demanding more effort than you are willing or able to put into it, then maybe you have thought about downsizing and […]

How To Keep Senior Citizens Safe From Fire

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The number of senior citizens living in their homes is on the rise, but there’s one problem that doesn’t seem to be going away: fires. According to research done by United States News & World Report, over 65-year-olds are twice as likely as any other group–including children and teenagers –to die from fire accidents, three […]

Mobile Home Communities: Should You Live in One as a Senior?

hillside mobile home

By the time the majority of seniors are ready to retire, many of their acquaintances have either passed away or relocated to be closer to their own family members. Your home may appear to be too large and vacant, and maintaining a garden and keeping up with yard chores may appear to be a daunting […]

Should You Move Your Elderly Parents into Assisted Living?

young smiling woman hugging senior parents

In making the decision to help your elderly parent move into a senior living community, you are taking on an important role that will affect them greatly. There is no easy way around this task, and it may be one of those situations where more support would have been helpful rather than less! Senior communities […]