Seniors News

"Exercise is essential for seniors, and it's not just about losing weight." "Exercise can help a senior maintain independence and autonomy. It means not requiring assistance from others."

The majority of our bodies' repair activity occurs while we sleep. If we do not engage in this crucial area, we will age more quickly and perform worse in almost every part of our lives.

Here are some indications to pay attention to:1. Difficulty with daily duties Everyone makes mistakes, but people with dementia may find it more difficult to keep track of monthly expenses or follow a recipe while cooking, according to the Al...

Dementia is a major cause of limitation in daily activities in older adults. Chair yoga is a noninvasive and low-impact intervention that combines flexibility, balance, strength, breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness training while sitting or standing on a chair.

With little advancement in the ability for drugs to treat dementia, many people are left asking: What can I do to help prevent or delay the onset of cognitive decline and dementia? What can I do to maintain healthy living as I grow older? Read more

Seniors who took up short bursts of activity, experienced and displayed an improvement up to 30% in memory tasks.      High ...

Physical activity and fitness reflect on brain structure in cognitive decline. Especially brain regions which are affected by neurodegeneration seem to be responsive to exercise and fitness.   Exercise to Prevent Disease

Seniors program shows the benefits of socializing and exercise.... A seniors program that combines exercise and socializing for people in the early stages of dementia and their care partners is taking place weekly at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre. Mi...

Effect of exercise on brain health With aging, however, proteins called brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels fall. The decline is considered one reason brain function deteriorates in the elderly. Certain types of exercise, namely, ...