Many older adults have minimized travel and avoided getting out on gorgeous summer days for fear of contracting COVID-19—or getting sick in general. Although there are still concerns, summer travel should now be mostly safe to resume. Persons 65 years and older, in particular, should take some easy precautions to help limit exposure and enjoy their summer days without the same amount of worry as before.
We lose muscle tone, energy, and flexibility as we age. Our loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease are especially susceptible to these changes when they occur. Encouraging your loved one to exercise, specifically, can help decrease the symptoms common to dementia and depression, the most evident characteristics of the disease.
Swimming is a great way to exercise for seniors. It's even better when you know that swimming can benefit seniors who need Alzheimer's care.
The older we get, the more important it is to plan out important events, and other lifestyle changes throughout the year to come. Planning factors such as budgets, home changes, transportation and more can help us not forget anything, but also relieve us of the stress we might otherwise incur.