Tuesday, December 26, 2006

WALKING FOR SENIORS

Walking is the best exercise for seniors if you think about enormous health benefits and low physical strain involved. If the seniors are aware how to avoid some preventable feet malady, they will really enjoy walking and reap all the benefits of walking.

On the outset, seniors should consult physician/pediatricians if they have some ailment, for example heart condition, diabetes or foot problems.

Even if walking is done at a lower pace all the golden benefits of walking will be still there. It is important for the elders to set a realistic goal. One should Pace himself to an optimum level so that the body does not suffer from any strain. Make it a point to check the feet condition regularly. The walkers idioms apply to elders too “Listen to your body.”

As I have discussed time and again walking is at its best if done with some partners. A local walking club may arrange for group walking. Elderly person generally look forward to meet people, walking may give them the chance. I know few elderly gentlemen who walk in group and enjoy the time to the brim.

Elderly persons are mines of information, anecdotes, stories of their life. Walk with them, you will mostly enjoy their company. It is also our duty to devote some amount of time with the veterans of life who contributed a lot for the wellbeing of us.

Walk with elders, it will do well for both.

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