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The Benefits of Swimming for Seniors in Reseda, CA

Learn more about how swimming can be beneficial for the health and well-being of seniors in Reseda, CA

Seniors can benefit from swimming in so many ways. If your loved one has high blood pressure, suffers from arthritis or needs to lose weight, this type of aerobic exercise might be a solution to their problems. At Visiting Angels, our home care providers can encourage your loved one to go swimming on a regular basis or provide transportation to the local pool.

Here are various ways swimming improves one's overall well-being.

It doesn’t put stress on joints

A lot of older adults suffer from arthritis and experiencing joint pain can keep them from exercising. However, even if your loved one has been diagnosed with arthritis, they can enjoy swimming. Since when they are in the pool around 90 percent of their body weight is supported by water, this exercise doesn't put stress on joints.

It increases muscle tone

Swimming is an amazing full-body workout that will tone all of your parent's muscles and keep them strong and healthy, which is why our home care providers strongly recommend it.

It improves flexibility

Flexibility decreases with age. However, swimming greatly adds to one's flexibility. Therefore, if your loved one needs a lot of time to loosen up their shoulder or ankle joints in the morning, they should consider including swimming in their workout routine.

It prevents heart disease

The cardiovascular system benefits from swimming because this exercise improves the body's use of oxygen without overworking the heart. Just 30 minutes of swimming a day can greatly reduce the chances of having coronary heart disease.

It helps people lose weight

Just like any other aerobic exercise, swimming also burns a lot of calories and helps people stay in shape. However, if your parent needs to lose weight, swimming won't have any effect unless they control their calorie intake. Our home care services include meal planning and preparation, which can help ensure that your loved one maintains a healthy diet.

It reduces asthma symptoms

If your loved one has asthma, they should go swimming in an indoor pool. Pool produces moist air, which can help reduce exercise-induced asthma. In addition, exercise can increase one's lung capacity, thus improving breathing.

It lowers the risk of diabetes

As we all know, extra weight can greatly increase the risk of contracting diabetes. Since swimming helps reduce weight, it also reduces the possibility of developing diabetes.

It helps seniors unwind

Swimming does not just release endorphins in the body, known as the happiness hormone, it also helps seniors feel relaxed and calm.

If you want to learn more about our home care services, don't hesitate to contact our Reseda, CA office.

Visiting Angels offers quality in-home senior care services for older adults in Sunland, Reseda, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Canoga Park, Pacoima, Sylmar, Winnetka, Chatsworth, Northridge, Porter Ranch, North Hills, Granada Hills, Sun Valley, Woodland Hills and parts of the San Fernando Valley, CA.

Serving Reseda, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood and throughout the San Fernando Valley area

Visiting Angels RESEDA, CA
16600 Sherman Way #278
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Phone: 818-206-8121
Fax: 818-742-6246
HCO #194700201

Serving Reseda, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood and throughout the San Fernando Valley area

Visiting Angels RESEDA, CA
16600 Sherman Way #278
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Phone: 818-206-8121
Fax: 818-742-6246
HCO #194700201