For Seniors, dancing isn't just fun but also shows to help them. Two recent studies by the University of Missouri found that participation in dance based therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults. The reserachers used a dance therapy program called The Lebed Method that includes a combo of low impact dance steps choreographed to music.
The study included 18 dance sessions throughout 2 months. They found many seniors enjoyed it and were eager to participate. They found the dancing therapy increased their balance and walking speed, which are two major factors for falling.
I was happy to read this article about seniors. I love old people and anything that has to do with them being happy and healthy i love.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100416144617.htm
I can definitely see that dancing helps improve senior citizen's overall health. It probably helps with their memory and enable them to socialize as well. Some elderly are isolated because they do not have programs like these. We need more elderly dance classes in town!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. I would totally agree this would help seniors health. Not only is it a good form of exercise, but it also helps with mental health. it is a good way for socialization and it is also proven that people who exercise more are not only healthier they are happier, and happier people usually live longer because they have something to live for. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYes, I can definitely see how dancing would help senior citizens. It helps them keep their mind on something fun, and also is great for their health. It looks like it will become a common thing for older people to be taking dance classes, and is also something the younger generation will have to keep in mind.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. I'm glad that science can find something to keep seniors healthy besides medicines and healthy diets. Its nice for them to do something fun.
ReplyDeleteYes, dancing is a definitely helping senor citizens, I have an 83 year old grandmother who loves to line dance and that is one ting she looks foward to every tuesday...It makes them happy and keeps them feeling young.
ReplyDeleteOpps!! Don't let Obama know about this therapy. He will most likely ban seniors from dancing under his health care reform. He does not want them sticking around and taxing the health system.
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