Researchers
are still exploring the fact that “does staying stronger help in living longer?”
Up till recent years, Body Mass Index (BMI) was a measurement that physicians
often used in order to determine health, but now the case is not the same. Body
Mass Index basically measures the weight in relation to the height but it
doesn’t separate fat from muscle which means an athletic person who has a
significant muscle mass can earn an unhealthy BMI score despite being fit. As
per research, strong muscles are integral to aging well. For the senior people
to build or preserve muscle mass, weight training a few days in a week can help
them maintain core strength and balance. Both of these are extremely important
in preventing falls and preventing even death among older adults. At Anthem
Senior Living, the award-winning assisted living Anthem facility in the Phoenix region in Arizona, we know the
importance for older adults to stay active and engaged with life and we ensure
that through our various wellness programs.
Our senior
friendly services include medical doctor on staff, registered nurse on staff,
awake staff at night, weekly massage therapy, weekly hair and nail services,
weekly Bingo and Fresh flower shop, 24 hour assistance provided by certified
care giving staff, trained and experience in all levels of care, three
delicious home-cooked meals prepared fresh daily, daily stretching classes,
daily housekeeping and laundry services, quarterly care plan prepared by
facility RN, flexible visiting hours, complete medication management and
administration, so on and so forth.
As per
scientists, building muscle mass can help older adults reduce their metabolic
risk, which is a big risk factor for heart disease. The greater a senior’s
muscle mass, the longer the shelf-life of that particular individual.
Tips For Senior People To Build
Muscle Mass:
The medical
term used for the loss of muscle mass is sarcopenia, healthcare professionals
think of it as osteoporosis of the muscles. Sarcopenia begins impacting adults
as earlier as their thirties. There are certain tips that senior people can
follow in building muscle mass which are:
Endurance Activities- Each and every older adult should
engage in regular fitness activities. But it is also advisable to discuss with
your doctor in order for them to prescribe you the types of exercise that build
endurance and core strength that you should perform. Some of the exercises
include swimming, chair yoga, walking, Pilates, etc.
A Healthy Diet- It is quite a known fact that protein
is a key ingredient for building muscle mass. Adults should consume seven grams
of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight each day. Get in touch with a
nutritionist in order for them to prepare you a good diet chart.
Strength Training- It is advisable for every senior
person to engage in modified weight training two or three times a week. For
that, approach a primary care physician for advice or for details of a physical
therapist who can help you in creating a senior-friendly weight routine.
Some Fitness Resources For Older
Adults:
There are
two sites where you or your senior family members can find a good amount of
resources which can prove to be highly beneficial for you in creating a proper
fitness routine:
AARP Health- Actually, there are many seniors
who already belong to AARP but they have resources for members as well as
non-members. You can highly benefit by capitalizing on the resource.
Go4Life- This is a program which has been
developed by the National Institute On Aging and Go4Life is a free resource
center. Older adults can easily download and print exercise guides, nutrition
information and so forth.
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