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.

Event Calendar For 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.

Dental Tips | Bonaventure Senior Living

Bonaventure Senior Living Oral Health Care Tips.  There are a lot of changes to our bodies as we get into our senior years and that includes our teeth.  Advancing age can put many senior citizens at risk for a number of oral health problems, but there are steps that can be taken to improve a senior’s dental outlook.  Old age alone does not cause poor dental health, but certain medical conditions, such as arthritis can set up situations that do lead to dental decay.  People with arthritis, for example, may find brushing and flossing difficult.  Other seniors may be taking medication that changes the healthy balance of the mouth, leading to a host of dental issues.

Daily brushing and flossing is the key to good dental health no  matter what your age is.  People who reside in senior communities and assisted living facilities may find that oral hygiene is somewhat neglected, leading to the buildup of plaque, tooth decay and gum disease.  Using fluoride toothpaste at least two times per day can help avoid these issues and can even eliminate them altogether. Brushing twice daily can be difficult for seniors who have arthritis, tremors or the after effects of a stroke. Help should be enlisted if necessary to maintain the oral health of the senior citizen.

Seniors are prone to some dental health issues like darkened teeth, dry mouth, gum disease, root decay and tooth loss. Stains and discolorations of the teeth may be caused by changed in the dentin as well as the effects of a lifetime of consuming foods and beverages that stain the teeth.  But most of the changes to the dental health of the elderly are simply normal changes associated with aging like a reduced sense of taste and a reduction in saliva production.  Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy can trigger the condition known as thrush, which is an overgrowth of fungus in the mouth.

Basically, as we age, gum tissue recedes and decays, causing the roots of the teeth to be exposed to acids that cause tooth decay.  This, combined with other natural effect of aging, medical conditions and medications can speed up tooth decay and loss. Seniors should stick to the plan to visit their dentist at least twice per year for cleanings and checkups. This dental intervention can make all the difference in the world in preserving the beautiful smiles of our senior citizen long into their senior years.  Bonaventure Senior Living.

 

Bonaventure Senior Living List Of Current Events

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Ongoing Events

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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