Gardening Benefits

We all know that physical activities are beneficial to our health regardless of age. But elderly people may not have the strength to engage to more physical activities. A great alternative to that is gardening.

A study was conducted to find out if gardening would meet the physical recommendation set by CDC, and to determine the average time spent in gardening on a weekly basis. Researchers found out that the elderly spend an average of 33 hours per week during the months of May but eventually decreases during June and July to 15 hours per week.

Researchers found that gardening makes a great alternative to meet the physical activity recommendations by CDC. However because gardening may be seasonal, it is advisable that elderly find another alternative during the months that gardening is not an option such as during the winter season.

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Tips On How To Avoid Falls

Falling can cause serious injury especially to our elderly. That is why it is very important that we know how to prevent it. Here are some ways and tips on how to avoid it:

1. Place your phone thats accessible from the floor in case you fall. This is so you can easily call for help when needed.

2. Install safety devices such as bars in slippery areas like bathroom and kitchen.

3.Get rid of potential hazards such as rugs, wires and clutter

4. Replace slippery floors with materials that allow good traction

5. Train your pets to stay away from your feet when you walk

Engaging into a regular exercise will also help enhance and maintain your bone and muscle strength. Exercises such as T'ai chi and Yoga will help you maintain balance and coordination. In addition, eating a well balance diet will definitely help you stay fit and healthy.

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