Exercise Tips For Seniors

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Bonaventure Senior Living understands that exercising, as a senior can be a challenge. Retirement can be a major change for most people and it can be hard to get into an active routine and easy to become sedentary and stagnant. Further, aches, pains and problems caused by aging or arthritis can also make exercise difficult.

However, while exercise can seem like a burden, Bonaventure Senior Living wants to stress just how important exercise is. With 20.9 percent of Americans 60 and older suffering from diabetes and an estimated 84 percent of deaths in those 65 and over caused by heart disease, exercising is essential to living a long and healthy life.  Fortunately, these exercise tips from Bonaventure Senior Living can help you get your exercise program started and help you to keep it going.

Starting an Exercise Routine

Bonaventure Senior Living knows that the hardest part of exercising for seniors is the process of actually getting started and getting into a comfortable routine. These tips can help:

·         Get cleared by a doctor first. You never want to enter into an exercise routine that does damage to your body. Make sure you speak to your doctor about what your capabilities are and what you should and should not do before you begin any exercise routine.

·         Focus on diet as well as exercise. Exercising when you are overweight can be very difficult. Combining good nutrition with an exercise program can help you to lose weight and cut your risk of diabetes. Losing weight can also make the process of exercising easier.

·         Start slow: You aren't going to run a marathon the first time you try to exercise. Ease into an appropriate exercise program, beginning with exercising for just a few minutes at a time. Eventually, you should try to increase your program to 30 minutes or more of mild to moderate exercise, but if you have been sedentary for a while or are suffering from health problems, you may need to work up to this.

·         Choose something you enjoy. Bonaventure Senior Living believes that exercise doesn't have to be a chore. There are plenty of types of exercise from water aerobics to taking nature hikes that can keep your body in shape and be enjoyable at the same time.

Choosing the Right Type of Exercise

When you are starting your routine, remember that not every kind of exercise is appropriate for all seniors. Your doctor will help you to identify what is appropriate for you, but some examples of possible exercises that Bonaventure Senior Living can recommend to seniors include

·         Water exercise: Water aerobics, swimming laps or otherwise doing your exercise in the water can put less stress on aging joints.

·         Yoga or Pilates: A low-stress yoga or Pilates program can allow you to exercise and stretch to retain mobility without putting excess stress on your body.

·         Programs for those with limited mobility: Shows and videos like Sit and Fit are designed to cater to those who are no longer able to walk but who still want to remain healthy.

Bonaventure Senior Living knows that getting started with an exercise program is hard but choosing the right kind of exercise and following these tips can help you to keep your mind and body in top form as you age.

Tips For Helping Senior Save

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Savings Tips by Bonaventure Senior Living.  There are several ways for senior citizens to save money on their health care. The first way is to ask for generic prescriptions. The generic prescriptions have the same ingredients as the brand name prescriptions and they will save senior citizens a lot of money. The senior citizens might even be able to take over the counter medicine like vitamin supplements. The second way is to take the prescription correctly. They need to listen to the way the doctor and the pharmacist tells them to take the medicine. The directions are also listed on the bottle so make sure to read over them carefully. If they do not take their medication like they are suppose to, and then they could end up right back at the doctor’s office.

The third way is to shop around for the cheapest prices on the prescriptions. This means calling around to different drug stores to find out what they are charging for a certain prescription. Even the brand name stores like Target and Wal-Mart have great prices on generic prescriptions. It is definitely worth the time to do a little research. The fourth way is to compare the prices of lab tests. This means not just going to the lab that the doctor suggests. Call around to different labs in the area to find the cheapest prices of the lab tests. This could save a lot of money after all because a lot of laboratory charge different prices for the same procedures. It is all according to the doctor and his staff.

The fifth way is to try mail order medications. This will only work if the senior citizens take a lot of medications on a regular basis. Just find out if the prescription drug plan offers the mail order option for the prescriptions. The mail order option means that the senior citizen could get a 90 supply of their medications for a much lower price than at a pharmacy. The sixth way is to read over the healthcare bills when they come in. A lot of senior citizens are being overcharged so it is very important to see if the bill has any errors. If there could possibly be an error on the bill, call the doctor to find out what the certain charge was for.

The seventh way is to ask for a discount. This is as simple as just asking the doctor for a discount on a visit or a pharmacist for a discount of the prescriptions. The eighth way is to look for coupons. Look up the manufacturer's website and see if they have any coupons on there that is available to download or print. They may even offer a discount card that could save you even more money. The ninth way is to walk daily. It is always a good idea for a senior citizen to walk on a daily basis. This is one of the best ways to stay out of the doctor's office. This is because the exercise helps to keep you heart healthy.  Bonaventure Senior Living. 

 

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Bonney Lake, WA - Cedar Ridge

Red Hat Lunch: 8/15/2011, 11:00 am

Our Red Hatted Ladies will be heading to Watson's Nursery for their monthly meeting and some wonderful cuisine.

Yelm, WA - Rosemont

AARP Senior Driving Class: 8/20/2011, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

AARP Senior Driving Class $12 for members $14 for non members beverages available during day complimentary light lunch served

September

Gresham, OR - Huntington Terrace

Senior Safari: 9/20/2011, 9:00am-3:00pm

Seniors are invited to explore the zoo with free admission and train rides for themselves. Live music and entertainment, petting zoo and animal talks throughout the zoo.

August

Gresham, OR - Huntington Terrace

Monthly Birthday Party: 8/25/2011, 11:30-1:00

It's a celebration for the residents with Birthdays in August. There will be live entainment by Mathew Casey.

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Bonaventure Senior Care Talks About Aging

Aging by Bonaventure Senior Living.  The United States is facing an unprecedented epidemic of aging.  Sure, it is inevitable that we are all going to grow older someday, but with the Baby Boomer generation entering their Golden Years coupled with longer life expectancy, the U.S. has an elderly population that is larger than at any time in history.  Bonaventure Senior Living takes an active approach to the senior years.  Retirement doesn’t mean sitting on your behind in front of the television or playing cards for hours on end. Today’s seniors are healthier and more active than ever because they’ve engage in some form of physical exercise for most of their lives. It is a proven fact that exercise keeps the mind, body and spirit young, so if you are not doing it, why ever not?
 
While it is true that most senior citizens cannot perform tasks at the same level as they could 20 years ago, there is no reason why an age modified workout regimen cannot be undertaken by those healthy enough to do so.  The key, like everything else, lies in moderation.  Once you are over the age of 50, physical limitations and chronic diseases – and the toll these things take on the body – can make needs and abilities different than those of a person even just ten years younger.  Before beginning any new exercise program it is important to get a checkup – but if you are a senior citizen embarking on a new regimen, it is doubly important.  Your doctor may be able to help you assess your specific physical limitations as well as clear you to participate in specific exercises such as yoga.  Bonaventure Senior Living takes the health of its residents seriously, and therefore makes sure all exercise programs are suitable for the age of the residents.

Finally, once your doctor clears you for exercise you’re ready to decide how you want to approach physical fitness in your later years.   Pick a program or class that appeals to you – being engaged and interested will keep you going back for more.  Some people like the structure that comes with going to a gym. Others like simply going for a brisk stroll around the neighborhood, the park, or even a shopping mall.  Many establishments have cropped up that teach yoga, and you wouldn’t have to look too hard to find a beginners class and even a class aimed at older yogis.  The point of all of this is – your age doesn’t limit your options all that much. Sure, you’re not bench pressing 300 pounds like when you were a high school football player and you’re probably not running 15 miles a morning – but from swimming, to walking, to jogging – from yoga to aerobics to pilates – you are only limited by your own self.  Bonaventure Senior Living seeks to offer freedom of choice in physical fitness to the senior citizens in their programs.

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Heart Health Tips | Bonaventure Senior Living

Bonaventure Senior Living Heart Health.  The human heart is a truly incredible mechanism designed to operate at an astounding efficiency for a lifetime. Immensely complex and still a mystery to many, the heart is a testament to the remarkable intricacy and power the human body possesses. It is the lifeline, the engine of human existence, an instrument so magnificent, its presence and health is often taken for granted and not attended to. In youth many live oblivious and carefree, without concern for this vital organ, as everything appears to be operating flawlessly. As one ages, attentive care and diligent maintenance is crucial, with heart disease and irregularity beginning to present greater risk. At Bonaventure Senior Living, caring, knowledgeable experts work to help residents build and maintain the healthiest heart possible. Through exercise, proper diet, and a variety of prudent precautions, seniors can live and thrive to their full potential, enjoying the years that lie ahead.
           
The heart is a muscle, and just like any other muscle it needs to be used and trained consistently to function properly. By exercising daily the heart is strengthened, made healthier by aerobic activities. At Bonaventure Senior Living, experienced specialists guide residents through possible activities, providing invaluable health benefits while also serving as a leisurely, pleasing experience. All too the often the elderly disregard physical activity, accelerating the deterioration of their body’s capabilities and health. Dedication to staying active is imperative and will go great lengths in preserving and enhancing the heart’s functionality and effectiveness.
           
Equally important in maintaining proper physical and cardiac conditioning is the diet one consumes. Excess weight places an unhealthy burden on the heart. Extra abdominal fat often results in a variety of ailments, from elevated blood pressure to inflamed arteries. Limiting portion sizes is crucial, but far from the only dietary restriction necessary. Increasing dietary fiber, eating healthy fats, and reducing sodium intake facilitates efficiency and strength, while helping prevent several nutritional related diseases.
           
In addition to consistent exercise and balanced dieting, seniors must abstain from certain habits detrimental to their health. Smoking depletes the system’s oxygen supply increasing the risk of heart disease. Along with smoking, excess or binge drinking can also prove dangerous, especially for seniors with a history of heart troubles. With age the heart has greater difficulty dealing with stress, leading the staff at Bonaventure Senior Living to establish a relaxing, stress free environment catered to resident’s desires. Also, personnel make sure correct, effective medications are supplied to meet individual necessities, while remaining careful not to over-prescribing.
           
Senior citizens of today are able to live life with vigor unmatched in history. Advances in medical, exercise, and nutritional sciences provide greater opportunities to a multitude of elderly. At Bonaventure Senior Living, experienced professionals understand the crucial role the healthy human heart plays in a passionate, productive, joyful life. Through proper dieting, consistent physical activity, and an avoidance of harmful habits, residents at Bonaventure strengthen and preserve their hearts, leading to a greater and fuller life than otherwise possible.
           

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Freeland, WA - Maple Ridge

Pinochle: every Thursday, 12:30 PM

Join the pinochle club every Thursday. This is a great group of residents and outside community members that come to play and share pot luck snacks.

Roseburg, OR - Oak Park

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June

Puyallup, WA - Silver Creek

Bus Outing: 6/20/2011, 12:30pm

Silver Creek is heading to Emerald Queen Casino for some exciting gaming! Catch a ride with us and visit with your friends. Load time will be at 12:30pm we will be leaving at 5pm

May

Gresham, OR - Huntington Terrace

Shriver's Iris Gardens Trip: 5/18/2011, 09:00am

Tour of Shrivers Iris Garden and lunch at Shari's transportation provided by Huntington Terrace

Lacey, WA - Bonaventure of Lacey

Live Entertainment: 5/27/2011, 4:00pm

Jeanne Taylor - will show her musical talent and sing for us.

Port Townsend, WA - Seaport Landing

Refreshments: 5/1/2011, 4:00PM daily

Gather together on the pation for a cool refreshment and good conversation!

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