{"id":243049,"date":"2014-03-23T14:47:08","date_gmt":"2014-03-23T18:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/importance-exercise-seniors\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T03:05:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:05:09","slug":"importance-exercise-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/importance-exercise-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Exercise for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exercise has countless benefits for those of all ages, including a healthier heart, stronger bones and improved flexibility. For seniors, there are additional benefits, like the fact that regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases, lowers the chance of injury and can even improve one\u2019s mood.<\/p>\n

As we age, our muscle mass begins to decrease.\u00a0 When we enter our forties, adults can lose 3-5% of muscle mass with each subsequent decade of life.\u00a0 Muscle is an essential contributor to our balance and bone strength; it keeps us strong.\u00a0 Without it, our mobility and independence become compromised.<\/p>\n

Exercise is also a key for cognitive function. Scientists have found that brain neurons- the special cells that perform all the necessary function to keep you alive, as well as help you think and improve your memory- all increase after a few weeks of regular exercise.\u00a0 In fact, some researchers found that when individuals walk three or more times a week, the occurrence of dementia was 35% lower than those seniors who were not involved in any type of physical activity.<\/p>\n

Key Benefits of Exercise for Seniors<\/h2>\n

Some of the key benefits of exercise for seniors are:<\/p>\n