As a senior citizen, you may not be suffering from the same stress that bothers younger people – such as work and raising a family.

Instead, you may be stressed about losing your independence as you age, a health concern or losing friends and family loved ones.

A few, well-thought-out movements on a daily basis can help to relieve the stress you’re going through – even if your mobility is limited or you live in relative isolation.

Even some relatively small movements while sitting in a chair can release endorphins in your brain so that your mood is improved and you’ll also provide a boost to your health and flexibility.

Here are some movements which seniors can engage in even if confined to a wheelchair or if you have limited mobility: Continue reading →

When it comes to retaining mobility, stretching is without a doubt the most underrated tool you can use.

But why?

Stretching is basically free, can be done any and everywhere, and does not mandate the use of machinery.

Should you practice stretching? Definitely. You can enjoy many more pain free years by incorporating stretches a few times weekly, and the payoffs are numerous.

Read on to see how simple stretches can improve your mobility by leaps and bounds!

Stretching Reduces Pain

This instinct is as primitive as our ancestors go; when you feel pain, you are less inclined to continue and do something. Hence, pain is one of the major limiting factors when it comes to free movement and mobility. Continue reading →