Many seniors may feel that the aging process has caused them to lose their ability to be active and functional. This is especially true for those with disabilities or physical impairments. But exercising in warm water can actually be of great benefit. The benefits of water exercises include improved endurance, increased muscle tone and strength, […]
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My introduction to the sport of racquetball came when I was in my middle thirties. I started playing with a group of college kids from the restaurant where I was working at the time. They had figured out a way to play racquetball and use the health club’s facilities for free. Most of the clubs […]
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Seniors are at increased risk for malnutrition. Malnutrition can affect ail seniors, not just the frail and impoverished. According to information found on the Mayo clinic website, there are estimates that as many of 85 percent of senior adults in long term care facilities and more than half of all seniors who are cared for […]
When you become a senior citizen you may find that all of a sudden you have time to pursue all the hobbies you wish but sometimes finding hobbies for seniors may not be as easy as it at first may appear. Hobbies for seniors need to fit certain guidelines. Hobbies for seniors need to be […]