Why exercise is beneficial for seniors
                     Why exercise is 
beneficial for seniors
 Life doesn’t stop just because you’re a member of a 55+ community. As a 
senior, you can stay active by walking, dancing, swimming, and more. Read 
on to learn more about the benefits of being active as you age.
 More socialization
 As a senior, it’s easy to become isolated if you’re not careful. If the kids are 
out of the house and your grandkids are getting older, then you may not 
always have a lot to do unless you schedule it. At our active senior 
community, we have a program where you can stay active with other 
residents. Such socialization is not only good for holding yourself 
accountable for physical activity, but it’s also good for your mental and 
emotional health.
 Lower blood pressure
 Hypertension is a major problem in the United States regardless of age 
group. However, you can prevent this occurrence by moving around daily. 
According to the National Library of Medicine, exercise training in older 
people has been associated with health benefits, such as decreased 
cardiovascular mortality. Whether you do a low-impact activity, like walking 
30 minutes a day, you’re taking the right steps to keep your blood pressure 
at a healthy level.
 Better mental health
 Have you heard about endorphins being happy hormones? When you 
exercise, your brain releases these hormones called endorphins which are 
known for making you feel better. As a result, you can reduce stress and 
have a sense of well-being as you burn calories and work up a sweat.
 Increase cognitive function
 Cognitive decline can happen as you age. Staying physically active works to 
keep your brain active. So, if you want to be as alert and mentally cognitive 
as possible, then avoid sitting in front of the TV all day. Find other members 
of the 55+ community to chat with, dine with, play chess with, and attend a 
dance class or two.
 People in the 55+ community have many ways to stay active. Something as 
simple as walking 30 minutes a day and taking the stairs when possible can 
add so much to your life. You can also try yoga and Pilates to keep your 
limbs stretched and limber. Find out more about staying active as you get 
older and learn more about our community by contacting us today!
Get in touch with 
us
Active Senior Living in East Windsor Independent 55+ Living in Manchester
20 North Road 140 Spencer Street
East Windsor, CT 06088 Manchester, CT 06040
860-431-3098 860-901-1322
eastwindsormanager@connect55. [email protected]
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Active Senior Living Community in Meadville
637 Pine Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 204-3418
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