According to a recent article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, seniors who receive an additional 48 minutes of exercise per week can significantly boost their physical function and reduce their risk of immobility. A Tufts University study gauged the impact of physical activity on seniors over 70 who had low physical function and engaged in less than 20 minutes of … Read More
Getting (or Staying) Active at The Kenwood by Senior Star
It’s no surprise that physical activity and exercise are good for you. What many don’t realize is that older adults also benefit from practicing fitness, as it offers a considerable positive impact on their health. On May 31, more than 100,000 older adults will participate in activities across the United States to celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day. With … Read More
Boost your Immune System to Better Health This Winter
With snow arriving and temperatures dropping, many illnesses are emerging in full force. While they threaten to plague people far and wide, seniors are not only most vulnerable to infections, but are also affected most severely. Therefore, it is important … <!– Continue reading –>
How Should a Senior Start an Exercise/Fitness Program from Scratch?
As I noted in my last blog post, the biggest misconception about seniors and fitness is that it is too late to affect any change to a person’s wellness level. Regular exercise can boost your energy, maintain independence, provide opportunities … <!– Continue reading –>
Seniors and Fitness: Dispelling the Myths
What are the biggest misconceptions about seniors and fitness? At The Kenwood, we believe the most common myth is that one’s “golden years” are too late to affect any change to a person’s fitness or wellness level. In fact, it is … <!– Continue reading –>
Dr. Nussbaum’s Essential Lifestyle Factors for Brain Health
Dr. Paul Nussbaum, clinical neuropsychologist and Adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, recently visited The Kenwood by Senior Star. His book, “Save Your Brain,” was named to AARP’s list of “Top Five Books … <!– Continue reading –>