Elder Respect

Ballroom Dancing Lessons For Senior Citzens

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Senior citizens who love ballroom dancing, have the option to go and seek some ballroom dance lessons. They are offered at certain places, but it is up to you to determine exactly where. There are many health benefits that come along with ballroom dance lessons. Senior citizens should definitely take great advantage of these opportunities. If they love dancing and want to stay in shape physically and mentally, this is a good way to do so.
Enjoyment is a big factor that comes with ballroom dancing. Some people may just decide to participate just because of the benefits that come along with it. Either way is fine. People who are trying to figure out something for their family member, who is a senior citizen to do, should talk to them about ballroom dancing. They may like the idea of it after you tell them how it can help them maintain a great lifestyle.
Most of these lessons are offered to senior citizens at no cost. This is something for them to do to stay fit and active versus doing strenuous exercise that may be too much on their bodies If you want to look into something enjoyable, seek ballroom dancing.

Gyms That Offer The Best Family Memberships

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Gyms that offer the best Family Memberships should include: group fitness classes for all ages, multiple machines with instructions, standard equipment, pools, sports areas (basketball courts and the like), small and individual personal training sessions, free babysitting and local discounts.

Group fitness classes can be structured for all ages and range from Zumba to Yoga to Body Combat. Look for a gym that also offers aqua fitness classes if they have a pool. Many gyms that offer aqua fitness classes have more classes better suited for the elderly, like Arthritis relief and gentle stretching. These classes take pressure off the joints and make exercise more fun and much easier.

Free babysitting is an absolute must for a gym if you have children under the gym’s age requirement. It’s much easier and cheaper than actually hiring a sitter or nanny. Just be sure they are Infant and Child CPR certified.

Local discounts are great because you can try places you might not would have otherwise. Sports areas are essential for many teens and college age people. They are able to practice their sport and have fun at the same time.

Check out many gyms to compare the memberships and amenties offered.

The Senior Citizens Guide to a Healthy Life

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

One of the first things that a senior should do if they want to live a healthy life is exercise. They don’t have to join a gym, they can easily start a workout routine that they can do from home, but they must engage in some form of exercise if they want to live a healthy life.

The exercise routine that they start should include both resistance training and aerobic exercise. Resistance training will help improve muscle tone, muscle strength and can even strengthen the bones. Aerobic exercise will help improve cardiovascular health.I was looking for more information and found it here. Heart disease is the number one killer, and having a strong and healthy heart can lower a person’s risk of falling victim to heart disease.

Another thing that seniors must do to enjoy a healthy life is to eat right and avoid tobacco and alcohol. A proper diet will include sources of lean protein, healthy carbohydrates and healthy fats. Simple sugars should be kept out of a seniors diet. These simple sugars can lead to insulin spikes in the blood, which isn’t good for a senior’s health. A healthy diet will keep a senior’s body strong and will also keep them mentally strong. They will have a general feeling of well-being is they follow a healthy diet.

Take Back Your Independence in Old Age

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Are you tired of being treated like a child just because you’re elderly? Here are a few of the things you can do to reclaim your independence and start living again. Old age doesn’t mean giving up!
Go to the doctor – Especially if you don’t go often, a doctor visit can help you regain control out of lost functions like coordination and motor function. There are medical options available for everything from cataracts to incontinence, so talk to your doctor today.
Get your own advice – If people all around you are telling you what to do, take matters into your own hands. For example, if family members say you need a hearing aid, call a testing center yourself and say you want to “test my hearing” – hearing what the experts have to say yourself helps avoid any misrepresentation.
Talk to your loved ones – Odds are, people around you are taking control because they think you’re no longer able. If you’d like to reclaim some independence without alienating friends and family, call a meeting and discuss your concerns. Loving discussions mean better communication.

Health and Life Style Advice for Senior Citizens

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Those who are able to reach old age are very fortunate because many people die before becoming a senior citizen. There are many things that senior citizens can do to stay young at heart. One of them is getting check-ups regularly. Senior citizens are more prone to illnesses and diseases than younger people, so it is important that they go see their doctors regularly. If an illness or disease is caught early, the chances of overcoming it are much better.

Another thing that senior citizens can do to stay healthy is eat a good diet. A good diet goes along way in keeping the “old” people healthy and young at heart. Eating a well-balanced diet that contains lots of fruits and vegetables will help a person get all of the nutrients that he or she needs to keep him or her going. Many people who are over the age of 65 do not exercise, but this is one of the most important things that a person can do to add years to his or her life. Very few senior citizens are able to exercise vigorously, but doing simple things such as riding a bike or taking a walk everyday will be sufficient.

Walking can limit the effects of dementia

www.elderrespect.org — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:50:20 +0000

Many of us have painful memories of being forced to run laps in our school daysthe harsh coach blowing his whistle behind you, the smell of grass assailing your nostrils. For some, those memories are far off, and they’d prefer to keep it that way. However, a new Pittsburgh University study suggests a compromise: if you make it a point to walk, not run, at least six miles a week, you’re likely to keep your brain from shrinking, and lower your chances of contracting dementia.It’s more than a fair trade. Dementia affects over 26 million people and slowly kills off brain cells, limiting cognitive processes and memory. As of yet, there’s no known cure, but there are preventative measures. The new study, published in the Neurology journal, suggests that walking is one of them. While it’s a good practice at any age, the study found that seniors who walked a minimum of 72 blocks had more grey matter in their brains. Analysis done four years after the fact found that the reverse was also true: elderly people who did not make walking a part of their everyday life showed distinct signs of dementia.Perhaps you should thank that old gym teacher for getting you out on the track after all. And the next time you take a walk for your brain’s health, make sure to take some time to enjoy the scents of the world around you.

The benefits of beet root

www.elderrespect.org — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:12:07 +0000

Daniel Kim-Shapiro and his team from the Translational Science Center have found that beet juice can improve blood flow to the brain in the elderly. Kim-Shapiro’s study featured 14 participants over the age of 70 who were assigned high- or low-nitrate diets. The high-nitrate diets featured a healthy dose of beet juice. The final MRIs of the subjects discovered the increased blood flow levels. This is helpful for bring oxygen to previously-lacking regions, especially the frontal lobe, which deteriorates with age and is responsible for dementia and similar disorders.This is hardly the first time that beets have been noticed for their health benefits. Parents have been pushing them into their children’s plates for generations, and in ancient times, beets were used as a treatment for fevers and constipation. The root is a source of rare phytonutrients known as betalains, including betanin and vulgaxanthin, which have antioxidant, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties. Beets contribute lutein and zeaxanthin to the diettwo carotenids which combat age-related vision problems. More recent studies have found evidence that the beet’s betanin pigments lessen the growth of tumor cells. Beet juice has also been shown to lower blood pressure.The full report of Kim-Shapiro’s research can be found in the Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry peer-reviewed online journal, offered by the Nitric Oxide Society. The Society dates back to 1996, when it was founded in California in order to promote nitric oxide research and improve the education of the general public.