Research has shown time and time again how beneficial staying active is for the aging senior. Besides staying physically fit and allowing your senior to be more active, regular exercise can benefit in numerous other areas of his life. The key to getting the most benefits from exercising is being regular about it. Going out once a week for a long walk is nice, but making a point to try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week is better.
It helps the muscles build up their strength and maintain it, rather than having to rebuild once a week. Besides stronger muscles, the other health benefits of regular exercise are plentiful and Companion Care at Home can help.
Those with chronic pain often find their pain levels reduced during and after exercise. Improved anxiety and depression symptoms. Getting out and moving around can help alleviate some of the symptoms of mood disorders.
Regular exercise gets blood flowing and helps areas of the brain to function better such as memory, problem-solving, and decision making. Exercise can help reduce the risk of your loved one developing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. But for others, exercise can appear overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. If your senior loved one falls in the second category, then one of your roles as his caregiver is to gently encourage him to begin a new habit of regular exercise.
After explaining all of the benefits, he might finally be ready to start on this exercise journey, but there will be obstacles along the way and he might want to quit.
