March 24, 2010
CAROL CARBUTTI, THE OWNER OF COMFORT KEEPERS IN WALLINGFORD, CT; WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THE BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR OUR ACTIVE NON MEDICAL AT HOME SENIORS
By Carol Carbutti
There are a number of reasons why stay at home seniors like yoga. First, it uses static stretches. That means your elderly parents get into a position and hold it for a time rather than bouncing. Static stretches are safer and result in fewer injuries. We have also found that they work better for increasing flexibility.
Many senior centers prefer yoga because it goes well beyond a typical stretching routine. It works muscles in combination and includes smaller muscle stretches that are easy to overlook, but are very important to how well a senior citizens body works.
Finally, we found that diminishing flexibility is usually accompanied by stress. Yoga doesn’t just help you and your aging clients by stretching and lengthening their muscles-it also helps to release stress. And who wouldn’t like that?
In a study of the benefits of yoga, researchers found that many healthy aging retirees who practice yoga for six months report improved flexibility, higher energy levels and a better sense of well-being.
Other studies have found that yoga increases both strength, flexibility and that it may help to control blood pressure while building a seniors exercise capacity.
Yoga is best learned in a class setting with an experienced instructor. In a class setting the instructor can check their posture and form. By having an instructor around, they can help make corrections where needed. But if your senior parent is not able to find an affordable yoga class then we recommend that family caregivers and private companions can contact the local YMCA or community adult senior centers for free classes.
Comfort Keepers would also like to remind caregivers to have their seniors check with their doctor before changing any of their exercise routines to make sure this will not cause other issues down the road.
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