by the ESHL Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
It’s important to include 4 types in your exercise routine. Seniors 65 and older should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) every week. That averages out to about 30 minutes on most days of the week. Or you should get 1 hour and...
by the ESHL Team | Jan 1, 2025 | Blog, Northview
Bingo!Tuesday, November 4 – 2:30 p.m. November’s Birthday PartyThursday, November 6 – 3:15 p.m. Out to Eat (Anderson Grill)Friday, November 7 – 11:30 a.m. Raffle Drawing (All Proceeds will go towards the 2025 Christmas Party)Monday, November 10-21...
by the ESHL Team | Dec 26, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Summit
HTS Therapy News Winter can be especially tough for older adults. As we age, our joints and muscles lose flexibility, making it harder to cope with the cold. Arthritis symptoms can worsen, and shorter days often lead to less physical activity. When you’re stiff and in...
by the ESHL Team | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News As we age, our bones can sometimes feel less strong than they used to, and that’s completely normal! Bones are living tissue, constantly building up and breaking down. However, as we get older, this process slows down, and our bones lose some of their...
by the ESHL Team | Nov 15, 2024 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement....
by the ESHL Team | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News Good posture is more than just how we sit or stand; it plays a big role in how we feel. Maintaining a straight position helps our bodies function better. But what exactly happens when we neglect our posture, and how can we prevent these issues as we...
