The Benefits of Swimming for Seniors in Jenkintown, PA
Our senior companion care providers help elderly adults in Jenkintown, Philadelphia, Ambler, Abington and surrounding areas in Eastern Montgomery County, PA improve their health and well-being by swimming as a form of exercise
It has been proven so many times that seniors can greatly benefit from swimming. If your loved one needs to increase their muscle tone or lose weight, senior companion care providers from Visiting Angels Jenkintown can take them to the Abington YMCA or The Abington Club and keep your parent safe while they get some exercise.
Here are just several reasons why your parent should consider swimming on a regular basis.
Swimming doesn't put stress on joints
Due to their age, a lot of seniors can experience joint pain, which keeps them from working out. However, one of the best things about swimming is that it reduces the impact that body weight has on the joints. When a person is submerged to their neck, their weight is ostensibly reduced by 90 percent, which means your loved one can exercise without worrying that they will put stress on their joints.
It increases muscle tone
Swimming is a great way to stay in shape and build muscle tone since it is a full-body workout.
It improves flexibility
As we age, we lose a small amount of flexibility. However, that amount increases when seniors lead a sedentary lifestyle. This is one of the reasons why our senior companion care professionals recommend swimming. It greatly adds to one's flexibility which is why it is extremely beneficial for those older adults whose joints take a long time each morning to loosen up.
It burns calories
If your loved one needs to lose weight, swimming is a good way to do it. Although this form of aerobic exercise helps burn those calories, it won't have any effect unless your parent maintains their calorie intake. Our senior companion care providers can prepare nutritious meals according to instructions provided by a nutritionist.
It reduces asthma symptoms
Swimming is also beneficial for seniors who have asthma. When your loved one is in the pool, they breathe in moist air which helps reduce exercise-induced asthma.
Swimming keeps cholesterol levels under control
This aerobic exercise can not only keep your parent's cholesterol in check, but it can also improve the flexibility of their arteries. Flexible arteries improve the blood flow, which minimizes the chances of cholesterol causing problems in the arteries.
It lowers the risk of diabetes
Since swimming on a regular basis can reduce weight, it also reduces the possibility of developing diabetes.
It reduces stress levels
A lot of exercises such as yoga, tai chi and meditation are known for their ability to lower stress levels. However, swimming can also do that. The sound of waves your loved one moves through the water will provide them with a sense of calm.
If you wish to learn about our senior companion care services, don't hesitate to contact our office in Jenkintown, PA.
Visiting Angels provides quality in-home senior care throughout Jenkintown, Abington, Ambler, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, Hatboro and throughout Eastern Montgomery County, PA.