10 Tips To Help Seniors
1. Exercise For Memory Fitness – The endorphins released by exercise helps your memory,
mood and confidence. Endorphins are better for mood and memory than prescription drugs
– and free!
2. Better Balance And Coordination – Exercise helps to prevent disabling falls by keeping both
your mind and body healthy and active.
3. Socialize – Seniors tend to become isolated when they no longer have a job to attend or
children to take care of. Exercising in a gym or a group can help you get out and socialize,
which also improves your outlook on life.
4. "Exercise For The Disabled – If you are in a wheelchair or confined in one way or another,
you can improve your cardiovascular and muscle strength by performing chair aerobics,
stretching and light weight lifting."
5. Exercise To Maintain Or Lose Weight – Exercise can rev up your metabolism so that your
body functions properly.
6. Improve Your Sleep Patterns – As people age, sleep often becomes a health issue. Exercise
can help you fall asleep quickly and into a deep sleep.
7. Mood And Confidence Booster – Exercise is a great endorphin booster, which, in turn,
boosts your mood. Your self-confidence will automatically improve because you’ll look and
feel much better about yourself.
8. Health And Capabilities – Before embarking on any type of activity, get a full bill of health
from a health care provider. For seniors, it’s especially necessary to get medical clearance if
you have a pre-existing condition.
9. Set Short-Term Goals – If you’re a senior who has been inactive for a long time, take it slow
when you begin an exercise program. Going all out all at once can have a crash-and-burn
effect that will make you want to quit.
10. Stay Active Any Way You Can – You may not be able to enjoy all types of exercise, but find at
least one that fits your need to stay active as you age. Get up and walk or even exercise in
