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As many people know, exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. The four main types of exercise include endurance exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, and flexibility exercises.  Examples of endurance or aerobic activities include brisk walking or jogging, dancing, swimming, and biking all of which increase your breathing and heart rate. Examples of strength exercises can be lifting weights or using a resistance band to build strength and to make your muscles stronger. Balance exercises help prevent falls and can include walking backwards or sideways, walking heel to toe in a straight line or standing on one leg at a time.  Flexibility exercises help to stretch your muscles and can help to keep your body limber.  By doing a variation of these mentioned exercises you will have greater significance on your overall health.  If you have not been active, you can start slowly and work up to your goal. How much exercise you need depends on your age and health so be sure to check with your health care provider and see what is the right for you.
NIH: National Institute on Aging

The effects of heart disease have impacted many families in one way or another.  Whether it is a relative or yourself, knowing what the symptoms of heart disease are, how to manage your health to reduce the risk of heart attack and other heart related problems can not only can be useful information but could also safe a life.  One of the most common causes of heart disease is caused by narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It’s the major reason people have heart attacks.  Other kinds of heart problems may happen to the valves in the heart, or the heart may not pump well and cause heart failure according to the NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.  Steps such as controlling your blood pressure, lowering your cholesterol, not smoking, and getting enough exercise all can help to reduce your risk of heart disease.  If you feel that you may be at risk, speak with your health care professional and continue to monitor your health closely.  You only have one heart, so do your best to make your health and your heart have longevity by being health smart.

Assisted living facilities are a great option for seniors who need a little extra care and personal support as a long-term care option.  Assisted living communities offer services such as making meals, bathing, mediation management, dressing and transportation.   For many seniors, assisted living provides just the level of care seniors need to flourish and triumph in their new phase of life. After all, the golden years should be enjoyable-and assisted living has more options than ever before.