How Exercise Helps your Body and your Brain

4 Excuses Seniors Use with Caregivers to Avoid Exercise


(Link to YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAMLfcat1aw)
It has long been known that exercise benefits the brain through improved vascular health, but scientists are beginning to discover that the benefits could be much more far-reaching. Watch Richard London, MD, Silverado Oak Village Medical Director, explain how exercise may be far more beneficial than previously believed.
Recent studies show an association between higher levels of physical activity and a slowing in cognitive decline and dementia onset. In some cases, an increase in the volume of the hippocampus (where Alzheimer’s starts) was observed. Based on this research, Silverado has made physical exercise a pillar of the Nexus program, which is designed to help defend against the onset and progression of many common dementias.
Exercises that can help your brain include, but are not limited to:

  • Walking
  • Hiking
  • Dancing
  • Biking
  • Strength training
  • Chair exercises
  • Zumba
  • Ping pong
  • Golf
  • Swimming

To watch more videos of medical experts discussing ways to keep the brain healthy, visit this page.

How Exercise Helps your Body and Your Brain 

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Silverado was founded in 1996 with the goal of enriching the lives of those with memory loss by changing how the world cares for people with cognitive decline. Establishing this mindset as the foundation allows Silverado to operate in a way that provides clients, residents, and patients with utmost dignity, respect and quality of life. Silverado has grown to become a nationally recognized provider of home care, memory care assisted living and hospice services. With 54 locations, the company delivers world-class care in seven states- Arizona, California, Illinois, Texas, Utah, Viginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Learn more at silverado.com or call (866) 522-8125.

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