Maintaining an active lifestyle is important at any age, but it can be especially important for older adults and seniors in retirement to help boost health and well-being. Staying active has scores of health benefits, from strengthening bone health and improving blood pressure to lowering the risk of diabetes and supporting neurocognitive function.
It’s vital to keep moving as you age, and it’s not uncommon for older adults to lose their strength and balance which unfortunately can result in falls. In fact, 1 in 4 older adults reports falling every year. For some seniors, healing from an injury can take longer. A sedentary lifestyle without regular exercise and active movement can lead to more frequent falls, injuries, and pains.
But don’t think you have to hit the gym weights every day. While focused physical exercise is a great way to stay active, it’s not the only way to have an active senior lifestyle. Many senior living communities offer fun activities throughout the week that are catered to your abilities to keep you living your best life.
Here are five great tips that will inspire you to maintain a healthy and active senior lifestyle:
Exercise Classes and Groups
What better way to lead an active retirement than to break a sweat? Many senior living communities offer a plethora of exercise and fitness classes like tai chi, weight training, and walking groups. At Silverstone Living, our Fitness Team is committed to making it possible for each resident to achieve and sustain their optimal state of health and well-being. We’ll work with you to design a routine that gets you excited about working out – whether it’s taking a fitness class, exercising with a personal trainer, planning a kayak adventure, or hitting a local golf course. Classes and groups are often on a set schedule and we make signing up a breeze so you can get to work and even meet some new friends.
Gardening
Put that green thumb to work by digging into the joys of gardening. Spending time tending to homegrown fruits and vegetables is a perfect way to not only get you off the couch, but also outside. Gardening is also easy to weave into any routine, as plants usually only need to be tended to once in the morning and once in the evening. At Silverstone Living, we host garden clubs and our communities feature resident gardens where you can get started. Zucchini, lettuce, and tomatoes are a few great options for beginning gardeners. Herbs like chives, oregano, and parsley are also great options and can be grown inside with ease!
Senior Clubs
Staying active in retirement isn’t all about weight lifting and cardio. Senior living communities like those at Silverstone Living, have many activities including clubs, which are a great way to have fun both on and off your feet. Channel your inner thespian with theater groups or lead great discussions at book clubs. There’re also social clubs like men’s or women’s clubs, tea time, and game clubs. Each Silverstone Living community offers different activities, but you’re guaranteed to find a club that you’ll look forward to attending.
Continuing Your Education
Our ability to learn, discover and explore is what helps us find meaning and purpose in life. At Silverstone Living, lifelong learning can take many different forms and can include college credit and noncredit courses, certificate programs, and community-based programs. Topics range from writing and language to technology and more.
Playing Video Games
Believe it or not, with systems like the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo Switch, you can go bowling with a friend, compete in olympic style games, and dance to music all at your own pace. Our communities come equipped with gaming systems that are easy to use and make for hours of fun. The best part is you can set your own schedule because staying active with video games is as easy as pressing on the power button.
Life At Silverstone Living
With Silverstone Living, you’ll find both our Nashua campuses surrounded by natural New England beauty with the conveniences of city life. Come for a visit at any time, and you’ll find our residents working up a sweat in the fitness center, engaged in an activity club, strolling the campus walking trails, or creating toys for their grandkids in the woodworking shop. In our communities, there’s a wealth of opportunities to suit every interest.
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Maintaining an active lifestyle is important at any age, but it can be especially important for older adults and seniors in retirement to help boost health and well-being. Staying active has scores of health benefits, from strengthening bone health and improving blood pressure to lowering the risk of diabetes and supporting neurocognitive function.
It’s vital to keep moving as you age, and it’s not uncommon for older adults to lose their strength and balance which unfortunately can result in falls. In fact, 1 in 4 older adults reports falling every year. For some seniors, healing from an injury can take longer. A sedentary lifestyle without regular exercise and active movement can lead to more frequent falls, injuries, and pains.
But don’t think you have to hit the gym weights every day. While focused physical exercise is a great way to stay active, it’s not the only way to have an active senior lifestyle. Many senior living communities offer fun activities throughout the week that are catered to your abilities to keep you living your best life.
Here are five great tips that will inspire you to maintain a healthy and active senior lifestyle:
Exercise Classes and Groups
What better way to lead an active retirement than to break a sweat? Many senior living communities offer a plethora of exercise and fitness classes like tai chi, weight training, and walking groups. At Silverstone Living, our Fitness Team is committed to making it possible for each resident to achieve and sustain their optimal state of health and well-being. We’ll work with you to design a routine that gets you excited about working out – whether it’s taking a fitness class, exercising with a personal trainer, planning a kayak adventure, or hitting a local golf course. Classes and groups are often on a set schedule and we make signing up a breeze so you can get to work and even meet some new friends.
Gardening
Put that green thumb to work by digging into the joys of gardening. Spending time tending to homegrown fruits and vegetables is a perfect way to not only get you off the couch, but also outside. Gardening is also easy to weave into any routine, as plants usually only need to be tended to once in the morning and once in the evening. At Silverstone Living, we host garden clubs and our communities feature resident gardens where you can get started. Zucchini, lettuce, and tomatoes are a few great options for beginning gardeners. Herbs like chives, oregano, and parsley are also great options and can be grown inside with ease!
Senior Clubs
Staying active in retirement isn’t all about weight lifting and cardio. Senior living communities like those at Silverstone Living, have many activities including clubs, which are a great way to have fun both on and off your feet. Channel your inner thespian with theater groups or lead great discussions at book clubs. There’re also social clubs like men’s or women’s clubs, tea time, and game clubs. Each Silverstone Living community offers different activities, but you’re guaranteed to find a club that you’ll look forward to attending.
Continuing Your Education
Our ability to learn, discover and explore is what helps us find meaning and purpose in life. At Silverstone Living, lifelong learning can take many different forms and can include college credit and noncredit courses, certificate programs, and community-based programs. Topics range from writing and language to technology and more.
Playing Video Games
Believe it or not, with systems like the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo Switch, you can go bowling with a friend, compete in olympic style games, and dance to music all at your own pace. Our communities come equipped with gaming systems that are easy to use and make for hours of fun. The best part is you can set your own schedule because staying active with video games is as easy as pressing on the power button.
Life At Silverstone Living
With Silverstone Living, you’ll find both our Nashua campuses surrounded by natural New England beauty with the conveniences of city life. Come for a visit at any time, and you’ll find our residents working up a sweat in the fitness center, engaged in an activity club, strolling the campus walking trails, or creating toys for their grandkids in the woodworking shop. In our communities, there’s a wealth of opportunities to suit every interest.
