Melissa P and Vicki B taught the residents with the help of YouTube. We taught them the moves 2 times and then we did the whole thing. We are already looking for something new for next month. Make sure to check back and see what our next dance/exercise is.
Golf is a wonderful sport, and literally, millions of senior citizens enjoy and benefit from it. The advantages range from the physical improvements it can make in one’s life to the social aspects of playing with like-minded people. The average golfer walks four miles on an eighteen-hole course. In addition, golfers use a variety of muscles as they negotiate the diverse terrain. The golf swing alone promotes core muscle strength in important regions of the body. Socially, golfers benefit from interaction and competition with a diverse group of people, and it certainly provides a reason to get up early and enjoy the day. Lastly, it creates recurring events to look forward to.
P.S. Golf enables players to use a high level of strategic thinking, which helps keep their brains fit and active.
Physical Activity for Older Adults
For the first time in a decade, the U.S. government has updated its recommendations for regular physical activity. While the guidelines continue to suggest that adults get at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly, there are new suggestions for adults age 65 years and older. The report now advises that the time older adults allot to exercise includes multi-component activities, encompassing balance training, aerobic exercise, and muscle strengthening (all of which factor into preventing falls). The report went on to point out that recreational activities such as dancing, yoga, tai chi, gardening, or sports often incorporate the multiple types of activities needed. Even walking stairs instead of taking the elevator or escalator contributes to weekly activity.
P.S. Brisk walking, swimming, and cycling are considered moderate-intensity activities.
