So many times when you get elderly you don't exercise because you can't stand for a long period of time or your balance is not good.
At the most senior centers they have chair exercise and it is fun if you have a good instructor. It not only exercises the body it exercises the mind as you interact with people you don't see every day. Routine and boring aids dementia. Any new thing you learn or do is good for you, so get out of the chair at home and go to the chair at the exercises.
Yoga is always thought of as being done by people who are young and in shape but yoga is good for all ages and abilities including arthritis exercises. Check out what is available in your area, sometimes the local community college has classes available. Another place to check is your local hospital and senior centers. Your local swimming pool sometimes offers exercise for seniors.
This little lady is one of the most fun and refreshing people I have met for a long time. Her mind and spirit is young. She says she is 89 but her wrinkles are 105. She says to enjoy every second that life has to offer even if people laugh at you, just laugh with them. She was dancing away to the Irish Band.
She was a true blessing to my spirit to keep moving.
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