Staying active is crucial for elderly individuals, especially those in assisted living facilities. The CDC mentions countless benefits, from improved sleep and reduced blood pressure to cancer prevention and improved bone strength.
However, many loved ones worry that their elderly family member or friend might not get adequate exercise to stay fit and engaged while living in an assisted living facility.
Luckily, there are plenty of options to stay active in (and out) of an assisted living facility. This is especially true if you decide on a facility such as Commonwealth Royale Senior Living, where we specialize in providing many activities to help our seniors stay fit, engaged, and healthy.
Here are some of our top recommendations for staying active:
Chair Yoga
From better flexibility to improved mental health, there’s a seemingly endless list of reasons to engage in yoga. Traditional yoga, though, is not always possible for senior citizens.
That’s where chair yoga comes into play.
Chair yoga is an excellent way to improve your flexibility and engage in a mentally stimulating activity without ever leaving your room. Not only that, but it’s great for reducing stress, which will leave you feeling more relaxed, energized, and ready for the day.
Senior-Friendly Fitness Classes
Commonwealth Royale is proud to offer various fitness classes geared toward senior citizens. These classes help seniors stay fit without overexerting themselves, which is possible with “regular” exercise routines.
Whether it’s one of our state-of-the-art fitness classes you’re indulging in or a joint-friendly swimming session, a walking group (which is great for socialization), or another fitness-oriented class, you can rest assured you’ll stay fit and active and enjoy every second of it.
Dancing
While we happily offer wonderful music and singing classes to our residents, don’t think that you have to be in one of our classes to get up and get moving. As long as you have a phone, radio, or another electronic device that can play music, you can dance!
This is another great choice for those who may be stuck in their room or want to get a little more active outside of standard classes and offerings. Plus, it’s entirely free and super fun – you won’t even feel like you’re exercising when you’re dancing to your favorite tunes!
Gardening
Do you have a green thumb? Even if you don’t, gardening is a great way to stay fit and engaged. Sure, you might not burn as many calories as dancing or attending a fitness class, but you’ll remain mobile and active while tending to your garden.
This option comes with some major perks, too. If you plant some nutritious foods, you’ll have yummy and healthy options to snack on. On the other hand, if you plant beautiful flowers, you will have something lovely to look at right outside of your window, which will, in turn, boost your mood overall.
Games
Don’t forget to keep your mind active and engaged, too! Keep it simple in your room with some favorite brain teasers, like crossword puzzles or trivia. You can also engage in brain-boosting activities with your friends inside the assisted living facility, such as Bingo or chess.
Staying Active is Key to Unlocking Health in an Assisted Living Facility!
There are plenty of options for seniors to stay fit and engaged while living in an assisted living facility. Whether you prefer traditional fitness activities or other methods like dancing or gardening, you can feel confident in your ability to remain fit and healthy throughout your stay.
Ready to find out what engaging activities Commonwealth Royale Senior Living has to offer? Get in touch today to find out more about our fitness and enrichment programs! Email us at zara@comroyale.com, stop by at 150 S Commonwealth Ave; Los Angeles, CA 90004, or give us a call at (213) 382-6381.
To learn more about us, please visit www.ComRoy.com.
