Bones lose minerals and strength as people age. Serious bone loss is a problem for about 25% of older people.
You can prevent some of this bone loss with strength activities.
Your muscles and bones have to be challenged to get stronger or to maintain their strength as you age.
Join a beginner's program to learn some techniques that will help you improve your strength. It will help you maintain your independence and quality of life.
Ask your doctor or health-care provider what would be safe for you.
If you have osteoporosis, being active will still be of great benefit, but activities may need to be adapted to provide that benefit without putting you at risk.
Here are some suggested activities:
Resistance training that challenges your muscles and bones
Aqua fitness programs
Walking
Folk or line dancing
Specialized classes for people with osteoporosis
After a year and a half of retirement, the focus on what is important and what is not, is becoming much clearer as time passes by. At this point in time they are, keeping healthy, both in mind and body and being wise in our investments, so we can get a return and hopefully be able a little more comfortable in our later life.
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