The quality of life experienced by seniors is directly related to their level of fitness and overall health. Today, it is possible for seniors to remain healthy, active and involved well into their 80’s. 90’s and beyond, but only if they remain as fit as possible. If you are a spouse, caregiver or the senior […]
Category Archives: Exercise
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Jun
Jun
The Volusia Flagler Family YMCA serves all the citizens of Volusia and Flagler County, including (of course) OurSeniors. This coming Thursday (June 20), the Port Orange Family YMCA will have a screening program that can be a great benefit to seniors, a Free Posture Screening. This screening is free and open to the public, you […]
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May
May
Regular physical activity benefits people of any age, and seniors are no exception. In fact, physical activity is essential for healthy aging. Seniors not only gain health benefits from regular physical activity, they will also see improved mental and psychological health. It is never too late to start being physically active. When you do, it […]
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Dec
Dec
OurSeniors.net is dedicated to making every transition to senior life as safe, secure and satisfying as possible. Some people call this transition “Successful Aging,” and it involves several factors that we can control. Here are a few of the keys to that successful transition to a senior lifestyle: Adequate rest Good nutrition Good medical care […]
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Nov
Nov
Several articles on the OurSeniors.net website and in OurSeniors.net Magazine have concerned senior exercise programs, such as Seniors and Yoga. Yoga was once considered a fringe activity, popular with gurus and young hippies, but it is now very much a mainstream movement. In fact, organizations YMCA have embraced yoga programs and many offer yoga classes. […]