September 27 - October 3, 2015 Active Aging Week 15
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that Canadians get 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) each week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, such as brisk walking, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Unfortunately only 5% of Canadian adults meet these activity guidelines on a regular basis, and sedentary behaviour is known to be linked to mortality. For example, people who watch no television can expect to live 4.8 years longer than those who spend a lifetime average of six hours per day watching TV. If that’s not enough incentive to get active, consider this – regular physical activity at the correct intensity: Why get active? • Lowers the risk of stroke • Reduces the incidence of diabetes • Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease • Reduces the incidence of high blood pressure • Can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer • Can reduce the risk of developing of Alzheimer’s disease • Can decrease depression
Whatever activity you choose to keep yourself active will go a long way in helping to prevent disease.
Are you a part of the wave that wants to live in the community? Do you want to remain active in your own home well into retirement? The Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC) can show you how. Today’s seniors and persons with disabilities are looking for new ways to remain in their homes. With the new “ILRC as Agent Option” through the Self and Family Managed Care program (WRHA), people are realizing that Independent Living within your chosen community can be achieved safely and effectively. Call now and find out more. Because Independent Living means more than just personal care - it’s about building the communities of tomorrow, today .
(204) 947-0194 or online: WWW.ILRC.MB.CA
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