If your weekly plans include art projects, pickleball games or a variety of other senior hobbies, then you may already be experiencing some of the physical, mental and emotional benefits of these activities. While regular participation in senior activities...
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As with the wellness programming available in senior living communities, like Arbors of Hop Brook, senior activity centers throughout the country offer a variety of opportunities to older adults. By taking advantage of these activities and resources, such as...
Whether you’ve made your own resolution to get healthier or you’ve gotten some encouragement from your doctor to do so, a wide range of senior workout programs are available to you. In addition to the physical benefits offered by...
As highlighted by the National Institute on Aging, there are four types of exercise – balance, strength, flexibility and endurance. One way for seniors to improve muscular strength is by doing resistance training, which is a term sometimes used...
Good nutrition and other activities for a healthy lifestyle are key factors in aging and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Although calorie needs may change with age, nutrients like protein and vitamin B12 may need to be...
As emphasized by the Mayo Clinic Health System, many exercise myths exist including ones that suggest pain and sweat are valuable indicators of a beneficial workout. For many seniors in a continuing care retirement community like Arbors of Hop...