Movement--the Key to Better Living!
Prolonged sitting now appears to be as bad as smoking for many years, in terms of your health. Some of the latest research has shown...
Is Exercise "Natural?"
We've all heard from our earliest school days how important regular exercise is to maintaining optimal health and as we age, how it's...
Seniors: Staying in Balance to Decrease Fall Risk
For seniors who’ve experienced the trauma of falling, it’s common to want to do whatever possible to prevent a fall from happening again....
GET PHYSICAL: EXERCISE FOR A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE
For those wanting to live longer, healthier, more independent lives, regular exercise has been found to be the number one piece of advice...
EXERCISE THROUGH THE AGES: HOW HOME CARE HELPS MAKE EXERCISE PART OF DAILY LIFE
If you’ve ever taken a couple weeks off from exercising, you know how difficult it can be to get back into shape or back onto a treadmill...
THE POSITIVE HEALTH EFFECTS CAUSED BY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES
Did you know that studies show boredom can negatively affect a person’s physical, emotional, and mental health? Frail seniors or those...
EXERCISE EQUALS INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER ADULTS
Exercise is vital to maintaining proper health and strength throughout life. This is especially true as we age and muscle mass is...
EXERCISE FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Exercise is for all your muscles, including (and especially) the brain. For individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, physical...
INDEPENDENCE, SUPPORT, AND OTHER BENEFITS OF HOME CARE
For frail seniors, loss of independence is a scary thought. However, as we age and require extra assistance with activities of daily...
HOW TO HAVE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
For many seniors and the caregivers of seniors, when the sun goes down, it isn’t always a good night. Sleepless nights often lead to...
