​IonLoop Celebrates National Active Aging Week

Did you know that October 1 marks the start of Active Aging Week?

This week is meant to celebrate healthy aging and promote the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Aging is a natural part of life and something that we can’t really avoid. We can however, take precautions and develop habits to help us lead a healthy lifestyle, making our later years truly golden.

What is Active Aging Week?

During the first week of October, you may notice that special activities will be offered at local community centers. These events are designed to encourage people to get out and get moving.

Some activities that may be offered include group walks, group exercise classes, classes about healthy eating, yoga classes, and nature hikes.

Importance of Aging Awareness

Typically, those individuals who pursue a healthy lifestyle with respect to aging are the ones least likely to endure the dangers associated with sedentary aging.

Having a sedentary lifestyle can be harmful as you age because the inactivity can reduce your life expectancy. Growing old is not something to be scared of, but something we can prepare for and embrace by making smart choices in defense of our sustained well-being.

An active lifestyle is one great way to help prepare your body for the changes that come with aging. Unfortunately, as we age, our bones become weaker, our muscles lose their strength, endurance, and flexibility, and our overall stability and balance might be challenged.

That’s why starting strength and balance training programs can reduce the effect it has on our bodies.

Living an active lifestyle doesn’t have to mean hardcore lifting or lengthy runs every single day – this isn’t always realistic for everyone, regardless of age.

An active lifestyle can be anything that gets your body moving and feels right for you; in fact, simply taking a brisk walk each day or every other day can have extraordinary benefits.

Beyond Bingo

While Bingo might be a popular and enjoyable activity among seniors it isn’t all that beneficial to be sitting for long periods of time.

Participating in games like cards or Bingo can be fun, social activities; however, it’s best to also incorporate other activities that have the same social benefits, while also helping enhance and protect the aging body.

These include:

-Group exercise classes

-Wii sports

-Walking clubs

-Gardening clubs

-Book clubs

-Art classes

-Field trips and excursions

-Pet therapy

-Cooking and baking

-Volunteering

-Music and dancing

Negative Ions for Added Aging Support

Negative ions have the potential ability to boost collagen production and blood circulation, which can help slow down the aging process. They can also help promote antimicrobial activity and cognitive performance, making them an asset to those navigating the aging process.