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Getting older and staying physically active

… is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so … communities have built outdoor parks to help older adults stay healthy. Talk to a fitness … is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so …

Fitness Getting and Staying Active

… and strength to feel as good as possible. Getting more fit, even a little bit, can … Stability Fitness: Making It a Habit Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children … about fitness in children and teenagers , in older adults , and during pregnancy . Your …

Overcoming barriers to being physically active for the older adult

… stairclimber, or stepclimber Difficulty getting places Take the bus Car pool Have … Useful resources Physical Activity for Older Adults (Exercise is Medicine Canada) … stairclimber, or stepclimber Difficulty getting places Take the bus Car pool Have …

Robert's Story Getting and Staying Active

… a while. But over the years he's learned that getting active helps—a lot. And that's … is a chiropractor. "He was really good about getting me to do some strengthening exercises … a while. But over the years he's learned that getting active helps—a lot. And that's …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of … older adult may be severely dehydrated (not getting enough fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of … from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the … neglect affect older adults emotionally and physically. Both older women and older men may …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually … What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect in later life … hobby can help refresh you mentally and physically. Set aside part of the day to do …

How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected

… Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family members, friends, or neighbours. … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Getting Started Many older adults live by …

Fitness Staying Active When You Have Young Children

… you barely have time to breathe, let alone be physically active. Having a young child … time for yourself. Here are some tips for staying active. Share babysitting duties so … that you can take your child (toddler age or older) with you on bike rides. Look carefully …

Grief Helping Older Adults With Grief

… Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express … grief in the same way as other adults. Older adults often have many major losses … a short period of time. For example, an older adult who loses a partner may suffer …