Did you know that less than one third of adults over 60 exercise regularly? This is a worrying statistic because, as we all know, too little exercise can contribute towards many health issues. Therefore, it's particularly important to stay active over 60, since age can often make us more prone to developing new medical conditions. 8 Sports to Keep You Active Over 60 With hundreds of different ways to stay active, there is bound to be something for everybody. Whether you're a seasoned gym bunny looking for an adrenaline hit, or a couch potato who wants to get moving, we have some …
The Ingredients of a Good Night’s Sleep
There are many elements that work together to create a great night’s sleep. Today, we're going to break down a few of the most important components. You may notice as you age that you are finding it harder to get to sleep and maintain a deep sleep. However, poor sleep is not a natural consequence of ageing. If you struggle with sleep then you should try to understand its links to your lifestyle and environment. Your sleep can have a huge impact on your overall health and quality of life. Therefore, we believe that everyone deserves a good night's sleep. Your Bedroom Environment: …
Easy Exercises for Older People at Home
The coronavirus has had a huge impact on our day to day lives and we have all needed to adapt. Many of us have been restricted to going out only once a day to get essentials. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise when confined to the house? With this in mind, we've put together some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five …
The Benefits of Having a Fitness Tracker
Inactivity or being a “couch potato” isn’t good for your health, it can lead to weight gain, illness and general lack of productivity. We all know this, but at times - especially for the elderly - it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and workout (let alone knowing what workout to do). Getting fit involves planning, setting goals and keeping track of your progress, and that can seem a lot even without the exercise itself! Fitness trackers are a fantastic way to help your loved one achieve their fitness goals or encourage them to start some gentle exercise and build …
News: Elderly People need to Exercise for their health and to ease healthcare pressure
Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
5 ways of avoiding boredom this Autumn/Winter
5 ways of avoiding boredom this Autumn/Winter As the Summer begins to fade away and Autumn gets in full swing we soon realise we'll be spending much more time indoors compared to the summer months when we could potter about in the garden, have BBQ's, do outdoor activities and attend concerts and sports events. So what sort of things can we be getting up to during the colder months when we're stuck inside, to avoid boredom? We're going to list our top suggestions in this article. Re-decorate If you're really bored and hate being un-productive on those rainy cold days, …
