Why Lower Body Muscles are So Important and How to Build Them

Fitness & Mobility

When you think about the important role that the leg muscles play in our functioning, it’s easy to see why it is necessary to keep them in strong shape. This is especially true when it comes to senior citizens as weak thigh muscles are a risk factor for falls. Your parents will greatly benefit from thigh exercises and strengthening of these muscles. It is a good idea to encourage them to work out the lower body muscles because a little work will go a long way.

Building Core Muscles Key to Longevity and Independence

Fitness & Mobility

When we think about muscles, we tend to often focus on those that people easily flex to show off, such as the biceps or triceps. But our bodies are made up of an important region of muscles that is essential to proper function and healthy living. These muscles are referred to as the “core muscles.”

Traveling Redefined: Vacations for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Travel Tips
Image credit: Terry Ross / flickr Traveling is one of the greatest adventures of life and it’s time for you to take a trip! There are ma...

Exercise for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Fitness & Mobility
Image credit: Knox County Government / flickr Although exercising with limited mobility or while on bedrest can be challenging, it is an...

Seven Ways Grieving Affects Your Health

Mental Health

Sleeplessness, loss of appetite and a worsening of medical conditions can all result from grieving.

Live a Healthier Life with Tai Chi

Fitness & Mobility
Originally used as a Chinese martial art, tai chi is now a popular exercise that utilizes slow and sequential body patterns combined with relaxing...
Good Benefits of Owning a Pet for a Senior - Parent Giving

Good Benefits of Owning a Pet for a Senior - Parent Giving

Mental Health
Now more than ever, more adults are choosing to spend their golden years aging in place. Aging in place can come with many changes; the loss of our...

10 Ways to Boost Your Cognitive Fitness and Longevity

Fitness & Mobility

Want to stay on top of your game mentally? Try these 10 fun brain health activities to ward off cognition problems.