"There's a huge difference between how we should workout in our 20s and how we should workout when we're much older," says Jeff Cleveland, president of Clear Choice Health Care in Melbourne FL. "You can't push it like before, and age brings conditions to overcome," says Cleveland. Cleveland believes that seniors require specialized equipment that is made specifically for their needs. Walk into any gym and you will likely see equipment made for younger adults. And most of today's exercise machines are designed for 18 to 35 year-olds. "Older adult needs just aren't supported," says Cleveland. To make a difference [...]

The steps we take are the most basic form of function. One foot before the other, we walk. For many individuals, strolling without discomfort is not an option because of neurological injury, excessive weight, illness, as well as total anxiety on joints with weight bearing. But what happens if you could avoid Earth's gravitational area? A trip to the moon, which has simply 20 percent of our earth's gravity, would certainly be a therapeutic game-changer. So, a 200-pound individual would certainly be the equivalent of 40 extra pounds in space. Walking would be much more simple and easy. Naturally, we [...]

What Seniors Need to Know About Independent Living Apartments Independent living communities provide a perfect solution for seniors who want to maintain their privacy and independence but may need a little help to do so. These communities feature full apartments in a variety of sizes and floor layouts, but they also provide services and amenities not often available in ordinary housing situations. They’re great for seniors who no longer feel comfortable living alone, retired individuals looking for fulfilling social lives, and those who need just a little help with meeting their daily living needs. What Is Senior Independent [...]

Vibrant Social Life Living in a retirement community ensures that residents will always be surrounded by a community of their peers, which can have a positive impact on seniors’ health. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialize since community managers organize on-site and off-site events for the residents and sharing communal spaces with other seniors gives residents the opportunity to meet others who have lived similar lives. Plus, while neighborhood demographics can, and do, change, there’s no need to worry about whether the new neighbors moving in at a retirement community will be partying late at night and keeping [...]