Lee Tuchfarber oversees operations at senior living communities located in Glenwood Springs and Aurora, CO. As the CEO of Renew Senior Communities, Lee Tuchfarber takes an active interest in senior caregiving, Alzheimer’s research, and the link between exercise and brain health.
For many seniors, an active lifestyle is about more than just maintaining a healthy body. It can be a social event that helps them connect with others and feel like they’re a part of a larger community.
Exercise can also help improve mood through the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters. This is especially important for seniors who may be prone to depression and feelings of loneliness. It can also improve mental capacity and memory. Increased blood flow resulting from physical activity helps every part of the body remain healthier.
And, of course, exercise is absolutely vital to maintaining strength levels and mobility for older adults as well as younger people. Many of the common problems associated with old age can be traced back to low levels of activity.
