BENEFITS OF STAYING ACTIVE AS YOU AGE The list of benefits of staying healthy and active as you age is never- ending! You’ll feel much better, live a longer and fuller life, and be able to experience more of your children and grandchildren’s lives as well. of the week — can lower your blood pressure. It’s important to be consistent because if you stop exercising, your blood pressure can rise again.
3. Avoid falls. One thing that is a constant reminder of your age is the threat of losing your balance or having weak bones that just can’t hold you up. The longer you’re able to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle, the less you’ll need to worry about falling and hurting yourself. Falling is technically a risk for anyone at any age, however, for elderly people it could be the difference between being able to live alone and having to live in an assisted living facility. Physical therapy can improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance and avoid the costly physical, financial, and emotional impacts of falls as you age. Contact Star Physical Therapy Today The healthier, stronger, and more active you are as you age, the less likely you are to experience potentially life-threatening injuries or to lose your independence. It’s never too late to start making better life choices for your health. By concentrating on forms of exercise that challenge strength and balance, we can help maintain our fitness as we age. To learn more about how proper nutrition and exercise in physical therapy can help you avoid the more negative aspects of aging, contact our office today!
Our physical therapy team here at Star Physical Therapy can help you maintain a strong and mobile body as you get older, manage and prevent chronic illnesses, and keep you active and energized throughout your golden years. Below are 3 major benefits you’ll reap from deciding to stay active as you get older. 1. Lowers your chances of going to a nursing home. For many older people, the fear of being forced to live in an assisted living facility hangs over their heads. Who wants to leave their home and privacy behind? Unfortunately, in many cases, this is the safest option because it provides them with round the clock care in case of a fall, injury, or illness. However, the more active you are and the better care you take of your health, the less likely you are to have to resort to an assisted living facility down the road. 2. Keeps your blood pressure down. Incorporating a good exercise regimen into your routine early on can keep you from relying on harmful medication to keep your blood pressure in a normal range when you’re older. According to MayoClinic, regular physical activity — such as 150 minutes a week, or about 30 minutes most days
Healthy Recipe
Patient Success Spotlight
MINTED COUSCOUS SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup dry couscous • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers • 2 tbsp olive oil • Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced • 1 English cucumber, diced • 1/2 cup mint (or flat-leaf parsley) • Salt and pepper
“Thank you for all your help and caring about my well-being” Success Story: Nemsie R. “When I first came to Physical Therapy, I had trouble walking, stair climbing and sleeping because of the pain in my hips and knees. Because of Physical Therapy I am now able to do all of those things with little to no pain. With the help of Rachel and the staff at STAR, I have gotten stronger and regained mobility that I thought I had lost forever. Thank you for all your help and caring about my well-being.”
INSTRUCTIONS Cook the couscous according to package directions. Fluff with fork. Meanwhile, dice roasted red peppers and add diced tomato and cucumber to a bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine. Finely chop mint (or parsley) and add to bowl, along with the cooked couscous, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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