#exercises for elderly

[crimeronan]

this is not an endorsement at all bc i am aware of the Horrors Of Data Tracking, but my iphone's health tracking capabilities actually are really good for my specific disabilities -- it clocks when i'm limping, when i'm injured, when my gait is otherwise off, etc. i often have very little awareness of my physical state beyond "eh, i'm in some pain, same shit as always" so it's really nice to have a phone that will tell me "hi baby. you're gonna fall and wreck your entire shit sometime in the next six months. maybe fix that."

anyway my strides have almost doubled in length and my gait unevenness is down to under 10% (from 50-80% earlier this year). ya girl is Regaining Her Capabilities 💪💪💪

[manuelnunezmd]

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[thingsdavidlikes]

oasis by Poagao

[watercolourferns]

It’s so bizarre that I don’t qualify as “poor” and therefore deserve no benefits because I have a smartphone and a roof over my head but me and my cats have been starving for a week because both our foods went up unexpectedly, the USD went down all January and we can’t pay for it.

[reitziluz]

i'm fully about leaving people be and not judging other people's routines at the gym

but if you've ended up making a Contraption, you should have figured out several steps ago that you've gone off the rails

[mylordshesacactus]

on endlings, and despair

Hey, y'all. It's...been a rough couple of weeks. So, I thought--better to light a single candle, right?

If you're familiar with wildlife conservation success stories, then you're likely also familiar with their exact polar opposite. The Northern White Rhino. Conservation's poster child for despair. Our greatest and most high-profile utter failure. We slaughtered them for wealth and status, and applied the brakes too slow. Changed course too late.

We poured everything we had into trying to save them, and we failed.

We lost them. They died. The last surviving male was named Sudan. He died in 2018, elderly and sick. His genetic material is preserved, along with frozen semen from other long-dead males, but only as an exercise in futility. Only two females survive--a mother and daughter, Najin and Fatu.

Both of them are infertile. They still live; but the Northern White Rhinoceros is extinct. Gone forever.

In 2023, an experimental procedure was attempted, a hail-mary desperation play to extract healthy eggs from the surviving females.

It worked.

The extracted eggs were flown to a genetics lab, and artificially fertilized using the sperm of lost Northern males. The frozen semen that we kept, all this time, even after we knew that the only living females were incapable of becoming pregnant.

It worked.

Thirty northern white rhino embryos were created and cryogenically preserved, but with no ability to do anything with them, it was a thin hope at best. In 2024, for the first time, an extremely experimental IVF treatment was attempted on a SOUTHERN white rhino--a related subspecies.

It worked.

The embryo transplanted as part of the experiment had no northern blood--but the pregnancy took. The surgery was safe for the mother. The fetus was healthy. The procedure is viable. Surrogate Southern candidates have already been identified to carry the Northern embryos. Rhinoceros pregnancies are sixteen months long, and the implantation hasn't happened yet. It will take time, before we know. Despair is fast and loud. Hope is slower, softer. Stronger, in the end.

The first round may not take. We'll learn from it. It's what we do. We'll try again. Do better, the next time. Fail again, maybe. Learn more. Try harder.

This will not save the species. Not overnight. The numbers will be very low, with no genetic diversity to speak of. It's a holding action, nothing more.

Nothing less.

One generation won't save a species. But even a single calf will buy us time. Not quite gone, not yet. One more generation. One more endling. One more chance. And if we seize it, we might just get another after that. We're getting damn good at gene editing. At stem-cell research. In the length of a single rhino lifetime, we'll get even better.

For decades, we have been in a holding action with no hope in sight. Researchers, geneticists, environmentalists, wildlife rehabbers. Dedicated and heroic Kenyan rangers have kept the last surviving NWRs under 24/7 armed guard, line-of-sight, eyes-on, never resting, never relaxing their guard. Knowing, all the while, that their vigilance was for nothing. Would save nothing. This is a dead species--an elderly male, two females so closely related that their offspring couldn't interbreed even if they could produce any--and they can't.

Northern white rhino conservation was the most devastatingly hopeless cause in the world.

Two years from now, that dead species may welcome a whole new generation.

It's a holding action, just a holding action, but not "just". There is a monument, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where the last white rhinos have lived and will die. It was created at the point where we knew--not believed, knew--that the species was past all hope. It memorializes, by name there were so few, the last of the northern white rhinos. Most of the markers have brief descriptions--where the endling rhino lived, how it was rescued, how it died.

One marker bears only these words: SUDAN | Last male Northern White Rhino.

If even a single surrogate someday bears a son, we have erased the writing on that plaque forever.

All we can manage is a holding action? Then we hold. We hold hard and fast and long, use our fingernails if we have to. But hold. Even and perhaps especially when we are past all hope.

We never know what miracle we might be buying time for.

[amgracy]

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[cassefit]

Leg Exercises for the Elderly: Improve Strength and Mobility

As we age, maintaining strong and healthy legs is essential for overall mobility, balance, and independence. Regular leg exercises can help seniors improve strength, reduce the risk of falls, and enhance their quality of life. Whether you're looking for gentle movements or more active exercises, this guide will provide you with effective leg exercises for the elderly.

Top 10 Leg Strengthening Exercises for Seniors

Here are ten simple yet effective leg exercises to help seniors build strength and maintain flexibility:

1. Seated Leg Lifts

Sit in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor. Slowly lift one leg straight out in front of you, hold for a few seconds, then lower it back down. Repeat with the other leg. This exercise helps strengthen the thighs and improves mobility.

2. Chair Squats

Stand in front of a chair with your feet hip-width apart. Slowly lower yourself into a sitting position, then stand back up without using your hands for support. This exercise strengthens the thighs and glutes while improving balance.

3. Heel and Toe Raises

Stand while holding onto a chair for support. Lift your heels off the ground, standing on your toes, and hold for a few seconds. Then, lower your heels and lift your toes off the ground. This exercise strengthens the calves and improves stability.

4. Standing Leg Curls

Hold onto a chair for balance. Bend one knee and bring your heel towards your buttocks, then slowly lower it. Repeat with the other leg. This movement strengthens the hamstrings and enhances mobility.

5. Seated Marching

Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Lift one knee toward your chest, then lower it and repeat with the other leg. This gentle exercise improves circulation and strengthens the lower body.

6. Side Leg Raises

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding onto a chair for balance. Slowly lift one leg to the side, keeping it straight, then lower it back down. Repeat with the other leg. This helps strengthen the hips and thighs.

7. Step-Ups

Find a sturdy step or low platform. Step one foot onto it, then bring the other foot up. Step down slowly and repeat. This is a great exercise to improve leg strength and cardiovascular health.

8. Ankle Circles

Sit comfortably in a chair and extend one leg. Rotate your ankle in a circular motion, first clockwise, then counterclockwise. Repeat with the other foot. This exercise helps with ankle flexibility and circulation.

9. Wall Sit

Stand with your back against a wall and slowly lower yourself into a sitting position as if you are sitting in an invisible chair. Hold for a few seconds, then stand back up. This strengthens the quadriceps and improves endurance.

10. Walking

A simple but effective exercise, walking helps improve leg strength, circulation, and overall endurance. Start with short walks and gradually increase your time and distance.

Benefits of Leg Exercises for Seniors

Regular leg exercises provide numerous benefits, including:

Improved Balance and Stability – Reduces the risk of falls and enhances mobility.

Increased Leg Strength – Supports daily activities such as walking and climbing stairs.

Better Circulation – Helps prevent leg swelling and discomfort.

Enhanced Flexibility – Reduces stiffness and promotes ease of movement.

Boosted Confidence and Independence – Enables seniors to maintain an active lifestyle.

Safety Tips for Seniors

Always warm up before starting exercises.

Use a chair or wall for support if needed.

Start with low repetitions and increase gradually.

Stop if you feel pain or discomfort.

Consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise routine.

Final Thoughts:

These leg exercises for the elderly can significantly enhance strength, mobility, and overall well-being. Whether done seated or standing, these movements help seniors stay active, independent, and confident. Stay consistent, stay safe, and enjoy the benefits of a strong and healthy lower body!

Source: Leg Exercises for the Elderly: Improve Strength and Mobility

[honestlypinkyouth]

Bonding of a Dog and a man that charming you!

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[lifecircle1]

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[leatherandtea]

now to manage 5 fuzzy Problems on my own for the next 10 days

[0scill4te]

i wish i could pop my sacroiliac joint rn