We take sitting and standing for granted, but there comes a time when this simple act is what makes the difference between keeping you, or your loved ones, independent. SitnStand is designed to help maintain functional independence. It might be as a result of age, chronic condition, medication, or an unfortunate accident, but there might […]
Getting up and sitting down might become obstacles in maintaining old age functional independence. SitnStand’s portable, easy-to-use lift chair raises to the challenge of keeping you, or your loved ones, up and about. It’s no secret that a decrease in functional ability that gradually comes as we age makes performing daily tasks more challenging than […]
Quit smoking. Keep active. Eat well. Maintain a healthy weight. Prevent falls. Stay up-to-date on immunizations and other health screenings. Prevent skin cancer. Get regular dental, vision and hearing checkups.
Although they might find it difficult at first, older people are beginning to use modern technology. In fact, according to the Office for National Statistics, 41% of adults aged 75 years and over were recent internet users in this year’s study. In the findings, recent internet use among women aged 75 and over had almost […]
Older adults take to smartphones and tablets in record numbers. • Half of internet users aged 65-74 have a social media profile • But some older internet users lack confidence when online Record numbers of older people are embracing smart and social technology, with a quarter of over-75s using tablet computers, and half of online […]
Older adults eat on average 4.6 servings of fruit and vegetables daily; 41% in this age group meet the recommended 5 servings daily (compared with 30% under age 65)
There are now 11.8 million people aged 65 or over in the UK. There are now over 15.3 million people in the UK aged 60 and above. 1.6 million people are aged 85 or over. There are over half a million people aged 90 and over in the UK. 70% of these are women. There […]
Cycling. Volleyball. Walking. Water aerobics. Doubles Tennis. Alternatively, you should aim for 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity (singles tennis or running) and strength exercises on two or more days a week that work the major muscles in your body.Older adults eat on average 4.6 servings of fruit and vegetables daily; 41% in this age […]
Elderly Independence Elderly people Europe are most independent – 27% above elderly from 60 years old and above live by their own 49% Live with a Spouse only 20% Live with their children In the UK the numbers are quite similar to the European statistics: Around 30% Live by their own, 50% live with a […]
This simple home exercise is the best for mobility and independence The ability to stand up from a chair makes a huge difference in everyday life for seniors. It helps with essential activities like getting up from the toilet, out of bed, and out of a chair. That’s why the sit to stand exercise is […]
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