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As your loved one ages, they may require more and more encouragement to get regular exercise. However, it is very important that they continue to work out. This is because active seniors experience improved mental and physical health. 

As you care for your aging loved one, consider the many reasons why you should encourage them to continue being an active senior:

  • active seniorsMaintaining Mobility: Seniors who spend a lot of time sitting around are more likely to experience physical problems, such as limited blood flow, difficulty breathing, and muscle atrophy. Moving around, even a little, helps keep the muscles warm, flexible, and strong.
  • Social Benefits: Exercising can easily be a social activity, whether it’s going for walks with a friend or joining a fitness class. Seniors often feel removed from their friends and family, so keeping an active social life at all times is vital to their mental health.
  • Improved Mental State: When you exercise, endorphins are released in your brain, which improves your mood. Seniors, especially those who are prone to depression, will benefit from this natural chemical reaction. Older people who exercise are more likely to feel a general sense of happiness with their lives.
  • Faster Healing: Those who exercise regularly are more likely to heal quickly from an injury. Should your loved one fall and break a bone or require surgery for a condition, having kept an active lifestyle will help them heal faster.

 

Overall, active seniors enjoy many mental and physical benefits that sedentary seniors do not. Keep this in mind as you look for local apartment rentals, and choose one that will fit an active lifestyle. Murphy Properties offers apartment rentals for seniors who need to maintain a healthy and social routine in New London County, CT, and Washington County, RI. Give them a call today at (860) 599-1980 to schedule a tour of their apartments, and visit their website for more information. 

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