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Getting Back to Senior Summer Fun (2023 UPDATE)
Summer 2023 is coming fast, and we’re ready for it! With COVID-19 (mostly) in retreat, mask mandates lifting, and life looking more normal than it has in a long time, now’s the time to get out and get active! We decided to update the fun summer activities for seniors for 2023. Sixty-one percent of Americans gained weight during the pandemic. If you’re one of them, exercising more will not only help you shed those extra pounds, but also improve your mental and emotional health. Let’s get Active: Fun Summer Activities for Seniors After being cooped up all winter, enjoying some [...]
Flaneuring: The Latest Trend in Walking
Whether you live in New York City, on a farm in Kansas or in a tiny town in California, walking was popular in 2020. For many of us, a walk was a safe way to enjoy the outdoors, pass the time and get some much-needed exercise. A few people went above and beyond, though. They introduced the 21st century to a 19th-century trend: flaneuring. Never heard of it? You’re not the only one. What is a Flaneuring? Flaneuring comes from the French word flaneur and refers to a person who likes to stroll or saunter. The term was created to [...]
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Mobility Scooter
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, we will earn a commission. We link to these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. Buying a Mobility Scooter: What Seniors Need to Know Getting around safely is a top concern for most seniors. You want to do and see everything you were able to in your younger years without limited mobility holding you back. [...]
5 Fun At-Home Workout Routines for Older Adults
Did you know a sedentary lifestyle is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide? But did you also know that by adding just a small amount of exercise to your routine—like walking or swimming—you can extend your life by three to five years? Exercise is not just a crucial component to living longer, though. Working out on a regular basis also helps you stay healthier and improves your quality of life. There are benefits to regular exercise! The benefits of workout routines for older adults are well-documented: Experience fewer falls. Exercise improves muscle strength and bone [...]
What Makes T’ai Chi So Awesome for Seniors?
T'ai Chi is a wonderful exercise for seniors, as it’s appropriate for any age or fitness ability. You can also do it indoors or take it outside... At the small community park in Tigard, Oregon, a senior man and woman begin their morning t'ai chi practice. They plant their feet into the mowed grass and move slowly, smoothly together. As local dog walkers drift by and runners pound the acorn-littered path, the couple's arms drift up and out like swaying branches, their hands relaxed and floating... If you’re looking for senior exercise ideas, t'ai chi may be a great fit for [...]
