By Anthony Fischer, Elder Care Coordinator<\/p>\n
I am sure you have heard the clich\u00e9 \u201cIf you don\u2019t lose it, you\u2019ll lose it\u201d. That is especially true when it comes to older adults. As an older adult it is vital that you get some sort of daily exercise to maintain good health.<\/p>\n
The only problem is that most people get tired just hearing the word exercise but before you it out consider this. According to the Centers for Disease Control, \u201cPhysical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits.\u201d CDC.gov also says exercise \u201cHelps maintain the ability to live independently and reduces the risk of falling and fracturing bones.\u201d<\/p>\n
Obvious examples of this are short walks around the neighborhood or participating in a chair exercise program. But similar benefits can also be gained from an increase in leisure activity that could make getting some exercise a little more fun. Of course, you should always (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Anthony Fischer, Elder Care Coordinator I am sure you have heard the clich\u00e9 \u201cIf you don\u2019t lose it, you\u2019ll lose it\u201d. That is especially true when it comes to older adults. As an older adult it is vital that…<\/span><\/p>\n