How to Stay Active as You Age

It is important to stay active in all parts of life, but it can be difficult to know what kind of exercises will be safe and beneficial as we age. There are many advantages to participating in exercise on a regular basis such as preventing diseases, increasing energy levels, improving balance, strengthening muscles that help with everyday activities, more positive emotions, and it can help you sleep better during the night.

There are a great number of exercises that a person could do to become more active, but you need to find the ones that interest you the most and benefit you in the ways that you are looking for. In this article from seniorliving.org, they have listed different types of exercises, what part of the body they strengthen, and some specific exercises and how to do them.

Take a minute and see what ways you can help a loved one or yourself to become more physically active and find the enjoyment that comes from it

https://www.seniorliving.org/life/active-senior/exercise/

At Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care we have super caregivers that care for our residents and help them feel healthy and happy. We love our residents and want to do all we can to serve them.

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