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5 Tips That Really Works To Improve Mobility in Seniors

Improving your range of motion by exercising regularly will help to improve your overall wellness and quality of life. When seniors live an active lifestyle, they will find increased coordination, balance and strength which are great in preventing falls

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5 Tips That Really Works To Improve Mobility in Seniors

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  1. 5 Tips That Really Works To Improve Mobility in Seniors

  2. As elders continue to age, they tend to face mobility problems very often. The less mobile they become, the more at risk they are for illness and injuries which might even lead to disability. Improving your range of motion by exercising regularly will help to improve your overall wellness and quality of life. When seniors live an active lifestyle, they will find increased coordination, balance and strength which are great in preventing falls. In addition to this, seniors also experience other benefits as well like: healthy weight and more energy. Exercise is the ultimate anti-aging medicine, here are a few tips to help improve your mobility:

  3. Make Healthy Food Choices: Make an effort to eliminate unhealthy foods from your diet such as: rich desserts which are high in sugar. Whenever you get a craving, substitute some high protein snacks or fruits. When you eat better, you feel better and that eventually leads to feeling more active and vibrant. Make Healthy Food Choices: • Once you have added more mobility exercises, keep exercising even when you feel fatigued. Try to finish at least 10 minutes of physical activity and do not forget that doing something is better than doing nothing at all.

  4. Add Some Activities: You can start by being active for at least 10 minutes a day after consulting with your physician. This mean lifting some light weights or just taking a walk around the block. As you regain more mobility, add some more activities until you are able to perform 30 minutes of exercise every day. Get a Good Night’s Sleep: • For your elder loved ones to feel awake and more refreshed, it is essential to get a good night’s sleep. Because without sound sleep, seniors become even more prone to falls and accidents since they get too tired to stay attentive to their surroundings.

  5. Get Yourself Moving In Creative Ways: You can include some mobility exercises into your daily regimen. For example: whenever you are watching TV, do a few exercises where there is a commercial break, when talking on the phone, take a walk around your home. These are just a few ways to increase your mobility. You can find many more ideas online that help you to increase your mobility without it feeling like a workout. If you are searching for ways to improve senior’s mobility, consider these tips. Improving your balance and range of motion will not only help you to avoid falls but to live a more independent life.

  6. THANK YOU Stonecrest of Troy hmcmurray@stonecrestseniorliving.com http://stonecrestoftroy.com/ 3400 Livernois Troy, MI 48083 (248) 528-8001

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