Why Swimming May Be the Best Exercise for Older Adults
Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls. But now, a new study suggests that the only type of exercise that lowers older adults' risk of falls is swimming.
Researchers in Australia looked at about 1,700 men ages 70 and older, and compared the types of exercise the men did with their likelihood of experiencing a fall over a four-year period. There were nearly 2,700 falls during the study.
Men in the study who swam were 33 percent less likely to fall compared with all men in the study. In contrast, the men who did other forms of exercise — including golfing, doing calisthenics, working out on treadmills or stationary bikes, or playing lawn bowling games (similar to Bocce ball) — were no less likely to fall, the researchers found.
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West Central Las Vegas: Check out your local Senior Swimming Center located here:
West Flamingo Senior Center (For active adults ages 50+)
6255 W. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV 89103
W. Flamingo & Jones Map
(702) 455-7742
Center Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday & Sunday – Closed
Center Amenities:
Multi-purpose Room, Dance room, Game Room, Computer Lab, Craft Room, Lending Library, Card Room, Meeting Room, Horseshoe Pits and Exercise Room
Park Amenities:
Ballfields, Center, Hockey Rink, Picnic Areas, Playground, Restrooms, Skate Park, Indoor Pool, Walking Course
Skate Park Information:
Beginner level concrete park with benches, shade structure, drinking fountains, no phones, lights on timer, roller rink
Program Supervisor: Diane Olson-Baskin bushds@clarkcountyNV.gov
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Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls. But now, a new study suggests that the only type of exercise that lowers older adults' risk of falls is swimming.
Researchers in Australia looked at about 1,700 men ages 70 and older, and compared the types of exercise the men did with their likelihood of experiencing a fall over a four-year period. There were nearly 2,700 falls during the study.
Men in the study who swam were 33 percent less likely to fall compared with all men in the study. In contrast, the men who did other forms of exercise — including golfing, doing calisthenics, working out on treadmills or stationary bikes, or playing lawn bowling games (similar to Bocce ball) — were no less likely to fall, the researchers found.
Read the Full Article on Aging Adult Swim Exercise - Click Here
West Central Las Vegas: Check out your local Senior Swimming Center located here:
West Flamingo Senior Center (For active adults ages 50+)
6255 W. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV 89103
W. Flamingo & Jones Map
(702) 455-7742
Center Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday & Sunday – Closed
Center Amenities:
Multi-purpose Room, Dance room, Game Room, Computer Lab, Craft Room, Lending Library, Card Room, Meeting Room, Horseshoe Pits and Exercise Room
Park Amenities:
Ballfields, Center, Hockey Rink, Picnic Areas, Playground, Restrooms, Skate Park, Indoor Pool, Walking Course
Skate Park Information:
Beginner level concrete park with benches, shade structure, drinking fountains, no phones, lights on timer, roller rink
Program Supervisor: Diane Olson-Baskin bushds@clarkcountyNV.gov
Visit a full list of Senior Center swimming activities and amenities - Click Here
BrightStar Care of Las Vegas provides a full continuum of home care services comprised of companionship, personal care, dementia care, transportation, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve clients’ health and quality of life.
To learn more about our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals and home health care support for Las Vegas families and businesses - CLICK HERE