The Benefits of Exercise at Any Age!

Do you want to improve your mood and happiness?

Do you want to be strong enough to keep doing the activities you love?

Are you afraid that exercise will do more harm than good?

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to improve your health at any age! Every little bit helps. You don’t have to run a marathon to sustain great health, but you should probably walk for at least 15-30 minutes, 3 times a week.

According to the National Institute of Health, “Staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have diseases and disabilities. That's why health experts say that older adults should aim to be as active as possible.”

Exercise can improve the following:
•    Sleep
•    Strength
•    Balance
•    Anxiety
•    Cognitive function
•    Prevent or treat disease

Want to better your fitness level? There’s no better time than the present! At Hillside Terrace, we’re committed to improving our resident’s overall health and well-being. We provide a variety of exercise for different fitness levels, as well as, individual wellness checks by a nurse each month, and on-site physician visits each week.

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For more information about our long term care facility in Ann Arbor offered at Hillside Terrace, contact us here! We’re focused on holistically improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, a stimulating environment, and building rapport. Schedule a tour with us today!

5 Questions to Ask As Your Parents Age

Do you have an elderly parent who avoids household chores?

Does your parent suffer from any ailments that make it harder for them to get around by themselves?

Are you worried about leaving your parent alone, afraid that they may fall?

Watching our parents get older can be tough! It can be hard to see them struggle to do everyday tasks. As children, we often think that they’ll live forever in perfect health.

When family members can’t take care of themselves, it can put a heavy burden on those they love. Many people aren’t up to the task of daily care for their loved ones. At some point, you may realize that you need someone’s help to take care of your parents.

At Hillside Terrace, we can help you provide the proper care for your loved one. Residents at our long term care facility in Ann Arbor find it comforting that they have assistance when they need it. Just because your parents are getting older, doesn’t mean they have to stop being themselves!

If I Have an Elderly Parent That Needs Help with Daily Activities, What’s The Next Step?

Consider these questions to figure out if assisted living is right for your parent or parents:
•    Are they avoiding household chores?
•    Do they suffer from Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
•    Can they drive?
•    Has your parent isolated himself or herself?
•    How do they feel about assisted living?

Many people think that moving into an assisted living facility means the end of their independence, but at Hillside, we believe it's the opposite! We consider assisted living an exciting step into a new life that a resident may never have had otherwise! Your parent will be able to live independently without the worry of daily chores.

Find out how Hillside Terrace changed the lives of a few of our residents by reading their story here!

Looking For More?

For more information about our long term care facility in Ann Arbor, contact us here! We’re focused on holistically improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, a stimulating environment, and building rapport. Schedule a tour with us today!