A recent study was conducted to answer the question, “When is it too late to benefit from an exercise program?”  And what was the answer they found?  It’s never too late. This study, lasting three years, targeted seniors aged 70-89 who were inactive and not in the best of health.  All participants were enrolled in a moderate weekly aerobics, balance, and stretching program. Their progress was closely followed. What researchers found was that the seniors who participated in the exercise program were 28% less likely to develop a persistent mobility problem compared to inactive seniors.  Not only that, but several
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Susan Wolf Smolin is a certified yoga instructor offering therapeutic and rehabilitative instruction to a variety of populations from pre-natal to seniors. Susan has been studying and teaching for over 20 years and she shares her passion for communicating the teachings of ancient tradition and the importance of its presence in modern times. For more informationon Yoga for Seniors contact Susan at peaceyoga@rocketmail.com. We sat down with Susan to learn more about her work, and how it can benefit seniors and help alleviate pain.  Can you talk about your professional background, and what led you to become a yoga instructor? I have been active
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One of the greatest things about summer is that it opens more opportunities to get outside and stay fit.  From walking to tennis to biking, summer is the season to get on the move. Not surprisingly, one of the best ways to get exercise in the warm months is by swimming. This is particularly a great exercise for seniors because it isn’t hard on your body like other workouts. Here are five of the top reasons why you should find a way to get in the pool today and start swimming: 1. Gentle on your joints. Although swimming is a
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Social media is not only for the young.  Recently, a 97-year-old woman has been making a splash on Instagram. Check out her work-out videos here! Instagram, for those who don’t know, is a social media network where people can share photos or short videos with their friends and the world.  Usually people post photos of food, young people having fun, or companies showing off their brand’s wares.  But these days, there’s a new face on the scene.  Her name is Edna, and she’s a senior living in Arizona.  And she’s inspiring everyone who watches the videos in which she stars.
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                    Seniors are often told that their metabolism is slowing down when the doctor notices they’ve gained some weight or just as they age.  But what is metabolism?  Why does it slow down with age?  How do we speed it back up?  We can help you better understand.   What is metabolism? When we think of metabolism, we often think about how fast our food is digested in our bodies.  But metabolism is much more than that.  The definition is, “the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order
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We all want our friends and family members to be happy, but finding the right way to make a senior smile can be a challenge.  So many have asked the questions:  What makes seniors happy?  What do they really enjoy? And although different people like different things, studies show that there are some similarities across the board.  Here are three ways to help your elderly loved one find happiness: 1. Plan Social Time. Many studies indicate that seniors are happier when in the company of others.  But that doesn’t mean that every senior wants to be the life of the
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As we get deeper into  winter, Mother Nature makes it increasingly difficult to remain active outside. But the good news is, there are still ways for seniors to stay active even when the weather starts to become chilly. We have put together some great ways to stay fit this season.  S, grab a sweater, a pair of sneakers, and maybe a friend, and try these ways to get active this winter: 1. Enjoy the scenery.  If you’d like to do more than look out the window, consider taking a short and slow walk through a park or forest preserve.  Layer your
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