Why Fitness Matters for Children of Seniors
Our parents are falling at alarming rates. But ElderFIT trainers can help!
There’s no denying that our parents are getting old. But they don’t have to go into a rapid physical and cognitive decline. Regular fitness training will slow, and in some cases even reverse, the aging process for our parents.
Resistance Training Helps! Research overwhelmingly proves that mobility and strength training significantly reduces the risk of falls, rebuilds muscle mass and bone density, delays cognitive declines, and boosts overall wellness among seniors.
But this isn’t just about exercise for your parents. It’s about them keeping their independence longer, and giving you peace of mind that they are safe on their feet and feeling healthy as they age.
Keeping a parent healthy and mobile also delays what many children dread: Searching for an assisted living facility. As more Boomers have entered their 70s, demand has gone up and prices have gone through the roof. The cost for many assisted living facilities are now between $5,000 - 15,000 / month! Even at those rates, it's never guaranteed your loved one will be truly looked after the way they deserve.
ElderFIT trainer Paige working in-home with a senior on chest strengthening movements.
We've Been Through This!
ElderFIT's founder went through this with his Dad, a retired Air Force pilot who served his country in the Vietnam War. Dave's Dad was 86 when one early morning in the pre-dawn he fell in front of his home and was stuck on the ground for an hour. Thanks to the help of a Good Samaritan, he was able to get back home safe and sound.
Rather than buy an Alert button or start calling the nearest assisted living facilities, Dave knew what had to be done to keep his Dad living at home and happy. He convinced his Dad to start working with a trainer to work on his balance and core muscles.
The result? He worked out three times a week and never fell again. He also stayed at home able to live independently up to the end of his life at the age of 90.
Smart investments in longevity and health through workouts with an ElderFIT personal trainer will help your parents live longer, healthier lives. With the right amount of exercise and healthy lifestyle choices, your parents can be around for birthdays, holidays, and important family events for many years to come
Dave visiting his dad in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 83.
