Tag archive for ‘Senior Exercise’
London to Open 1st Outside Exercise Area for Seniors
London’s aging baby boomers will soon get their own outdoor playground that will include low-impact exercise equipment that will help to improve their balance, flexibility and muscle tone. Learn more in this article written for The Associated Press and posted by Yahoo News.
Study shows simple foot exercises significantly decrease Seniors’ risk of falls
Read the research study results in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and learn how simple ankle and foot exercises can improve a seniors’ strength, flexibility, and balance.
“Movement in Medicine” Encourages Seniors to Get Active
Brookdale Senior Living had implemented an exercise wellness program in all of it’s communities - independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, and skilled nursing. This is a program that is designed to achieve a physician-recomended 30 minutes of moderate activity almost everyday. This article from Long-Term Living.
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