maintaining strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance can require more attention.
Activities that once felt effortless may take longer or require more planning. Recovery after strenuous activity may also take more time.
This doesn’t mean that older adults should stop being active.
Quite the opposite.
Regular physical activity appropriate to a person’s abilities can help support strength, mobility, balance, and overall health.
What can help?
Simple habits can make a difference:
- Walking regularly
- Practicing balance exercises
- Maintaining muscle strength
- Staying active throughout the day
- Getting enough sleep
- Eating a balanced diet
