Elder Care Cafe

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) position statement entitled: “Guidelines for the Promotion of Physical Activity for Older Persons” states that most elderly people can find a physically active lifestyle beneficial and that simply being active trumps the actual type of physical activity they may engage in. “There are many different kinds of physical activity which [...]

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The Golden Years are supposed to be some of the happiest years of life, yet for many elderly folks and their caretakers this signifies a time of increased worry over health problems and lifestyle needs. Getting older causes many folks to stress over little things like eating and taking physical care of themselves. Body and [...]

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Margaret Jules is a writer and guest blogger who enjoys an active lifestyle. You can read more about her and check out her website at the end of this article. Exercises are great stress reliever and it also boosts self confidence among seniors. Researches reveal that martial arts are a great form of activity for [...]

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This guest post was written by Jim Rollince on behalf of Gym Source. Staying active is important at any age, but especially so as we age. I hope the information in this article will encourage you to review your own exercise routine.  The benefits of exercise for senior citizens are many. In addition to reducing the risks of diseases [...]

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When I’m cruising through the channels on television to see what show I might want to watch next, especially in the early morning hours, I’m finding all kinds of so-called experts preaching about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Most of these men and women are pitchmen trying to sell their products so it’s [...]

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Whether you watch health experts on TV or read articles in your local newspaper or monthly magazines, what you mostly hear is how this exercise program or that exercise regimen is the best. We are supposed to put our trust, and of course money, into the hands of these so called experts who want us [...]

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We often hear about women and belly fat, but rarely think too much about the fact that men can have the same problem. Today we have a guest post written by Crystal Giannini that specifically addresses men and belly fat. Let us know what you think about Crystal’s article in the comment section. You can [...]

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One of the most challenging concepts we’ve had to embrace in recent years is that our biological clock has been ticking for a very long time. In fact, the aches and pains of arthritic knees and joints, decreased stamina and strength, loss of flexibility and reduced vision are now a growing reality.  While it would [...]

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I often dream of staying young by exercising like crazy, eating healthily, driving fast cars, chasing after young women, and wearing the trendiest clothes and shoes. In reality, most oldies like us can only reminisce over these happy and memorable events. As we age our bones shrink, the muscles weaken and back pain becomes more [...]

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Every so often a new fitness craze spreads across the country, and sometimes the world. Zumba is one of those that has been drawing new fans for a number of years. If you are unfamiliar with Zumba, it is a Latin dance-inspired fitness program that began sometime in the 1990s. A choreographer by the name [...]

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As people age, it is more important than ever to add exercise to their daily regimen.  We have all heard how exercise and living a healthy lifestyle can add years to our lives. It can also help guarantee that the life we are living is enjoyable with a body that is flexible and moves freely. [...]

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