Super Agers
Sadly, we have all seen senile senior citizens. After all, many senior-aged people become weaker, mentally and physically. Alternatively, when we see someone in their 80s or 90s, who is as sharp as a tack and quicker with their tongue than ourselves, we are shocked, but in a good way! Wow, to be as alert as they are at their age! This person is a super-ager.
Super-agers possess cognitive abilities that are typically found in individuals decades younger than they are, and Alzheimer’s disease and dementia don’t pose such a huge risk for them at the age they now are.
Aging and Cognitive Decline
Our memory and ability to perform complex mental activities can diminish as we age. This cognitive decline can be attributed to the brain’s health changing and atrophy. Just as our muscles atrophy, so does our brain. That means our brain shrinks in size. Continue reading
When it comes to exercising, age is just a number. Everyone needs to exercise and that’s exactly what super-agers do.
Unfortunately, many people feel that as they get older, exercising is not designed for them. Health problems related to aging may also drive the point home to them that the elderly should not be engaging in certain physical activities. However, super-agers are the people who continue to exercise and it can show us that regular physical exercise could be one of the big keys to their longevity.
Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Regardless of age, exercise has a plethora of health benefits that anyone can enjoy. As we age, maintaining physical activity becomes even more crucial. Whether through workout routines or simply by seeking ways to increase physical activity naturally, here are some of the benefits super-agers receive through exercise. Continue reading
