Introduction to Health Part 3: “Different Lives, Different Bodies, Different Paths” – SOU Campus Recreation Scroll to top Source link: https://recreation.sou.edu/introduction-to-health-part-3-different-lives-different-bodies-different-paths/ by Heather at recreation.sou.edu ...
Participating in a fitness routine and improving your health does not have an age restriction. In fact, an exercise routine does not vary too much, regardless of age. Now, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t some training considerations that need ...
Seniors who make physical fitness a priority spend 25 percent less time suffering with injuries or disabilities than those who don’t. Likewise, those who understand how food impacts health tend to be healthier and enjoy a better quality of life. ...
Our health is much more within our control than we realize, especially as we grow older. There is a tendency to simply accept health decline as an inevitable part of aging, but this attitude ignores the many ways in which ...
When caring for a senior loved one, suggesting fun, new activities to try together can have major benefits. One such activity that provides substantial physical and mental health benefits is yoga. If you are looking to experience a new activity ...
A recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School suggests that slowing down or suppressing the neurons that constantly fire in the brain (basic brain activity) can actually delay the progression of memory loss illnesses like Alzheimer’s or other dementias. If ...
The following blog post is based on an episode of NPR’s “Short Wave” podcast, which you can listen to below. With a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds, the need for research into prevention and treatment has ...
On Dec 1st the CDC recommended that residents and staff of long-term care facilities (which includes Assisted Living) be included in the first group to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Through an arrangement with CVS Health/Omnicare, the vaccine will be administered ...
Families Should Continue to Follow COVID-19 Precautions to Protect Seniors Until They are Vaccinated
The COVID-19 virus has hit all of us hard this year, especially in regard to visiting aging family members. With the vaccine months away for most seniors living outside of long-term care settings (Assisted Living and Nursing Homes), you should ...
Are you having difficulty getting a full night’s sleep? As we age, we experience physical and mental changes that can affect how much shut-eye we get. It’s important to pinpoint what’s keeping you awake at night so you can make ...