With age, there are changes to the eyes, ears, muscles and joints that can increase the risk of a fall. Keeping the muscles and joints strong and flexible can help. Stronger muscles are better able to stabilize the body, and more flexible joints...
As we grow older, we become more and more sedentary. But when we reach a certain point, our sedentary lifestyle can really come back and bite us. Mostly, we notice that increase in weight with an increase in age. But just because your elderly...
As you age you lose muscular strength and lean muscle mass, which is called sarcopenia. Dr. Wayne Wescott, a senior strength specialist, completed a study using 19 senior patients and discovered that after 14 weeks of strength training the...
As we age, exercise becomes even more important, helping us fight some of the negative effects of aging such as loss of muscle mass and decreased flexibility. A 2007 study of Alzheimer's patients conducted at Florida Atlantic University showed...
The amount and type of gross motor activities an elderly person can do are limited only by her own comfort and ability. As we age, we should try to stay as physically active as possible, and the older we get the more important it is to move....
A cardio plan to burn fat should be based on your age, physical capabilities and level of fitness. To maximize fat loss, integrate moderate- and vigorous-intensity cardiovascular exercises with high-intensity interval training. Do a variety of...
A rollator is a walking device used by the elderly or people with injuries. The device incorporates a frame with two canes on wheels, so the patient can lean on the handlebars while rolling forward during steps. The rollator also has a seat...
There is no question exercise is an essential part of aging well. Look on any news stand to find articles linking exercise to physical stamina, injury avoidance, memory improvement, mental faculties and more. Perhaps the oldest and maybe best form...
Senior citizens today are more health conscious than ever before. This may be why people are living longer than in previous generations. Many senior citizens' groups are encouraging seniors to get out and exercise for fitness. Overall, the...
Walking is a natural, easy, cost-effective form of exercise. Practicing this gentle, low-impact form of activity regularly for 30 minutes at least three days per week can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, reduce weight and...
Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires daily self-management. Proper monitoring of blood glucose levels, good nutrition and stress management are all important to health maintenance. Physical activity is another crucial component of self-care...
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), the aging research arm of the National Institutes of Health, writes that physical activity is beneficial regardless of age. For seniors, it takes on special significance. The NIA states that exercise keeps...
Walking is an effective exercise for seniors to do. It helps them stay in shape, keeps their muscles healthy, and their cardiovascular system active. Walking can also be a way to relieve stress and be social with other walkers. It can also be...
Resistance training is an important component of an elderly person's exercise routine. Whereas walking or water aerobics may be prescribed as aerobic exercise for seniors, resistance training is also necessary for health. The strength of a...
If you're over the age of 65 and are trying to lose weight, you can change your diet, engage in a gentle exercise program and include basic breathing exercises to provide your stress management. If you have any serious health issues or are taking...
Changes that occur in your muscle due to endurance exercise can vary from person to person. Factors such as age, gender, current level of fitness and physical health make a difference in how much your muscles will adapt to the stimulus of...
You might be called elderly if you are older than 60, by some definitions, and your physical abilities might start limiting your freedom to go where you want to go when you want to go there. For instance, according to a 2011 report by...
Vitamin D was previously referred to as the sunshine vitamin. Mayo Clinic reports that as few as 10 minutes of sunlight per day can prevent a vitamin D deficiency. As active lifestyles prevent spending time outside, vitamin D must be obtained from...
Cardiovascular exercise, also known as cardio or aerobics, is an important component of your fitness program. Cardio exercise includes any rhythmic activity that incorporates your large muscle groups and causes your heart and lungs to work more...
Elderly people like to reminisce about their youth and experiences. Rather than ignoring their stories or dismissing them as redundant, take time out of your day to sit down and listen. It will make them feel like they have something important to...
While patients with arthritis may not feel like participating in rigorous exercise and doctors often are reluctant to push their patients who feel pain from their condition, elderly women with arthritis can use physical activity as an effective...
Regular exercise can improve your health no matter what your age. If you are over 60, you may have some added considerations, such as your balance or blood pressure. However, there are enough kinds of exercise that almost anyone can find a routine...
Parkinson's disease is a common nervous system disorder of the elderly that leads to difficulty in walking, moving and coordination. The disease occurs when nerve cells in the brain that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine are destroyed....
These days, there are hundreds of theories about how to improve brain function as we age. Some believe it is possible to improve brain processing time and memory by use of a variety of games, both traditional and computerized. Others believe that...
Elliptical machines and exercise bikes offer aerobic workouts that can improve your overall fitness level and cardiovascular health. Exercise bikes might be more user-friendly than elliptical machines, but the elliptical beats out the bike in at...
A sprained ankle is a common injury that many of us have or will face in our lifetime. A sprained ankle is the stretching of ligaments, which are bands of tissue that attach the bones of your foot to your lower leg. Stretching or spraining...
Aerobic exercises are most efficient at burning fat quickly. Utilize all major muscle groups and perform these exercises at a high intensity to rev up your metabolism and blast fat. Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning this or any...
Vitamins are organic nutrients that are vital for good health and normal functioning of all the cells, tissues and processes of the body. It's important to eat a balanced diet that contains a wide variety of foods to get all of the vitamins you...
According to the Mayo Clinic, massage therapy involves pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is readily offered by many licensed massage therapists and can be done in your home. It is also offered through...
