Good Aerobic Health Could Make Word Recall Easier The fact that exercise is essential to good health is no secret. You probably know that exercise can improve physical health in a number of ways. However, have you ever considered whether it might also be good for your aging relative’s brain? Recently, researchers at Britain’s University…
Why Are Balance Exercises Important for Your Aging Adult? Balance exercises are any type of exercise that involves your senior having to rely on her body and muscles to keep her upright. Some types of balance exercises could include special stretches that work on her posture as well as yoga or tai chi. Your senior…
Setting Your Parent Up for a More Active Lifestyle in the New Year Being physically active is one of the most important elements of achieving and maintaining better health and well-being throughout life. This does not change with age. In fact, encouraging your senior to stay active as they age can make a tremendous difference…
When Should Your Senior Avoid Exercising? As helpful as exercise is, there are some situations in which your aging adult might be better off taking some time away from her workout. Here are just a few of those situations that can lead to some rest time rather than exercise time. Her Doctor Tells Her to…
Reliant at Home Care Participates in the 2016 Senior Health and Fitness Day Reliant at Home Care was proud to participate in the 2016 Senior Health and Fitness Day at the Spring Valley YMCA. This fair is a time to explore the many senior-friendly physical activity options, and to understand the importance of exercise and…
National Backyard Games Week May 23 through 30 is National Backyard Games Week. This is an ideal opportunity for you to bring your multigenerational care efforts outside for some physical and mental activity that is fun, memorable, and perfect for bringing the generations together. The options for backyard games are virtually limitless. All you need…
Elderly Care Tips: Increasing Fitness with a Yoga Ball Helping your parents stay fit and healthy is an important part of your elderly care efforts for them, but that does not mean that you need to have them participating in structured workouts and out on the go all of the time. There are many ways…
Exercise for a Loved One with Arthritis If you’ve brought up the idea of exercising to your loved one who has arthritis, you probably are a little nervous about the idea. Your loved one might be resistant, too. But exercise is one of the best things for your loved one in order to combat the…
How a Home Care Provider Can Help Your Seniors Achieve Their Goal of Running a 5K It seems that running is more popular than ever, and it is not just children and young adults who are strapping on running shoes, getting out, and pushing themselves toward better physical condition with regular running. Many senior adults…
Easy Ways to Help Your Elderly Loved One get More Exercise Exercise, even if it’s mild, is incredibly beneficial for people of all ages. Whether it’s a swim a few times a week or a walk every night after dinner, exercise helps to build stamina, build muscle, and even helps develop balance. Whether you can…