Tai chi is called “medication in motion” by Harvard Medical School. It’s a gentle and simple style of exercise that can have a huge impact on your balance, mobility, and flexibility. But how do you get started? Take a deep breath, stretch, and get ready for some tai chi for beginners!
Art Therapy for Dementia
No matter what your age, creating art is a fun way to express yourself. But did you know that art can also be medicine? Art therapy is a great tool to help people express themselves, and it has special benefits for those living with dementia. Read on to learn why experts recommend art therapy for …
Balance Exercises for Seniors
Did you know that every eleven seconds, a senior is treated in an emergency room for an injury related to a fall? It’s important for seniors to be aware of the risk that falls can pose to their quality of life. However, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your balance and …
Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors
When you think about staying active as a senior, you may think of things like daily walks and low-impact aerobics. But did you know about the benefits of strength training for seniors? It may seem strange to start lifting weights in your golden years, but there’s actually no better time in your life to make …
How to Stay Active at Home
When many people think about living an active lifestyle, they focus on vigorous exercises and lifting weights at the gym. While those activities are clearly beneficial, they can also be intimidating. It’s important to remember that all sorts of activities qualify as movement, and you don’t need a gym or an exercise class to be …
Flexibility Exercises for Seniors
If you’re feeling a little less flexible than usual, you’re not alone. We start to lose strength and flexibility in our joints as we get older, leading to reduced range of motion and eventual difficulty turning, bending, and lifting. This is especially true if you’ve spent a lot of time sitting, whether that be at …
Why Laughing Is Good for Your Health
You’ve heard it before: Laughter is the best medicine. There’s nothing quite like sharing a belly laugh with friends. Laughter can strengthen your connections with others, brighten up a dreary day, and contribute to some of your favorite memories. But did you know that laughter also comes with a variety of proven health benefits? Scroll …
How to Practice Mindfulness for Seniors
Mindfulness is defined as “maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.” Though you may be tempted to dismiss the concept as “woo-woo” or worthless, thousands of studies have demonstrated the physical and mental benefits of mindfulness (source). And although it has roots in Buddhist …
How Sleep Changes with Age
Change is inevitable as we grow older. Over the years, you may have noticed your hair growing whiter and your skin becoming dryer, but have you observed any changes in your sleeping routine? It isn’t uncommon for older adults to struggle with sleep despite sleeping well in their youth. Once you learn how sleep changes …
The Best Foods for Joint Health
Do your joints often feel stiff when you first wake up in the morning? Is winter a season of aches and pains due to your arthritis? Has your knee pain been flaring up more often than it once did? If you’ve been struggling with joint pain, talk to your doctor about methods of prevention and …
