Nutrition and Fitness Over 50

Nutrition and Fitness Over 50

Nutrition Facts for Seniors

• Nutrition and Aging - Fact sheet on staying healthy while growing older.

• Eating Right - Making wise food choices on a fixed income is challenging, but it can be done.

• Elderly Nutrition - Information seniors need to ensure health and nutrition as they age.

• Seniors and Health - Answers to the most common health and nutrition concerns of the elderly.

• Vegetarian Diets - Important information for seniors who are pursuing a vegetarian lifestyle.

• Senior Nutrition - Take this simple quiz and find out your nutrition I.Q.

• Arthritis and Nutrition - How to plan an arthritis-friendly diet.

• Eating Well - Eat well during the senior years by addressing concerns such as trouble chewing and intestinal discomfort.

• Senior Nutrition - Make smart nutrition choices in the grocery store.

• Exercise and Weight - The relationship of exercise and weight is a key component of any elderly person’s nutrition and wellness plan.

• Alcohol and Seniors - Moderate use of alcohol shows promise of reducing physical disability risks.

Exercise Routines for Seniors

• Brain Exercises - Interactive brain games help decrease risk of dementia and keep the brain alert.

• Exercise for the Elderly - Lunging for life and other innovative exercises for the elderly.

• Exercise and Arthritis - Realistic exercises for arthritis patients.

• Cane Exercises - Use a cane to exercise arms and torso.

• Chair Volleyball - Fun and low impact workout.

• Hip and Knee Surgery Exercises - Targeted exercise to help recover from hip and knee surgery.

• Reclining Exercises - Learn how to exercise while in a reclining position.

• Foam Ball Exercises - Innovative way to encourage the frail and elderly to exercise and move.

• Range of Motion - Simple exercises to restore range of motion in the ankles.

• Rocking Chair Exercises - Did you know you can exercise in a rocking chair?

• Shoulder Strength- Simple exercises tailored to rotator cuff disease.

• Wheelchair Exercises - Loss of mobility does not equal loss of the ability to exercise and stay fit.

• Chair Exercises - Easy exercise moves for any age group.

• Vestibular Exercises - Decrease dizziness while increasing mobility and flexibility.

• Walking - Walking is a low-impact, weight bearing exercise that can be enjoyed by most seniors.

Exercise Benefits for the Elderly

• Elderly Exercise - Benefits of nutrition and special precautions to avoid injury.

• Physical Activity - The best medicine for seniors is staying active and exercising regularly.

• Brain Exercise - Keeping the mind physically fit is as important as keeping the body in top shape.

• Exercise and the Older Adult - Learn the benefits of endurance, strength, and balance exercises.

• Fall Prevention - Simple tutorial and checklist to help prevent falls.

• Senior Health - Improve flexibility and overall wellness.

• Oriental Medicine - Alternative medicine concepts for growing old gracefully.

• Osteoarthritis - Guide to symptoms, causes, and therapeutic exercises for osteoarthritis sufferers.

• Exercise and Dementia - Fitness and continued daily activity are keys to reducing dementia risks.

• Preventing Falls - How to safeguard older persons from the risk of falling and injury.

• Centenarian Tips - Simple tips to living longer and better.