Longevity for elderly people

[Throwaway Child]

If you could recommend 1 book for an elderly person -
or one system - what would it be ?

I think tai chi is too complicated & they are too close minded to learn the forms - or they may just not be interested in living longer .- a lot of them will not accept computers

- maybe hsing I ?

--------------------1 book Please

must be a book

something simple , yet effective .
any feedback would be greatly appreciated

must be simple & to the point

[Throwaway Child]

I think this is a really good workout if you have 1 hour to invest in your health feeling stronger & getting you chi circulating - since being out of work & unable to work too hard

----------------------https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDtmmk8YQvk

there are 8 parts -

[Throwaway Child]

-------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3CbSJw2_RA

[mawali]

I have come to realize that there is a 'will to live' to seek activities to enhance that goal. That means that anything the 'elderly' person believes will give him/her the tools to prolong and even make interesting a viable existence.

Walking is still excellent in this regard! do not limit the mind if the goals are positive. I would also that that 'elderly' is a loaded term. TOme it implies people over 70 years but I have seen people at 55 exhibiting the same lack of mobility as those who are able at 70 years. One fellow from a taiji class about 15 years ago
was a freshman in college at the time and when he graduated, he could bared walk due to his reliance of medication for his OA/RA condition.

[Throwaway Child]

I have come to realize that there is a 'will to live' to seek activities to enhance that goal. That means that anything the 'elderly' person believes will give him/her the tools to prolong and even make interesting a viable existence.

Walking is still excellent in this regard! do not limit the mind if the goals are positive. I would also that that 'elderly' is a loaded term. TOme it implies people over 70 years but I have seen people at 55 exhibiting the same lack of mobility as those who are able at 70 years. One fellow from a taiji class about 15 years ago
was a freshman in college at the time and when he graduated, he could bared walk due to his reliance of medication for his OA/RA condition.

some can no longer walk without problems

when starting over - just standing like this is very difficult -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qZanIByNhE


standing is actually very difficult & a lot of work
I have been in a lot worse shape at a lot younger age due to malnutrition etc.

[Neeros]

I have come to realize that there is a 'will to live' to seek activities to enhance that goal. That means that anything the 'elderly' person believes will give him/her the tools to prolong and even make interesting a viable existence.

Walking is still excellent in this regard! do not limit the mind if the goals are positive. I would also that that 'elderly' is a loaded term. TOme it implies people over 70 years but I have seen people at 55 exhibiting the same lack of mobility as those who are able at 70 years. One fellow from a taiji class about 15 years ago
was a freshman in college at the time and when he graduated, he could bared walk due to his reliance of medication for his OA/RA condition.

And yet we had an elderly lady come into a bone marrow cleansing class being unable to walk on her own to being able to walk swiftly without her walker by the end of the lesson. It all comes down to quality of method, teacher,and student. Most meditation and qi gong taught is utter ****.

[David Jamieson]

A book will do nothing.

Longevity is a matter of genetics for the most part.

If you want your mom or dad or gramma or grampa to get active, be active with them.
Walk with them. Engage their intellect. Revitalize their curiosity.

Interaction is key here.

[YouKnowWho]

Single leg standing, single leg standing, and still single leg standing. When you get older, balance is very important to you.

[Throwaway Child]

Single leg standing, single leg standing, and still single leg standing. When you get older, balance is very important to you.

agreed
I also find that stretching greatly increases my balance - I do not know why - but it does - especially hamstrings

if you add some resistance or strength training you are less likely to break something if you do fall it strengthens the bones & restores life to the marrow

these basic stances have also helped a lot with balance --->http://www.phoenixdragonkungfu.com/t...c-stances.aspx

if I listen to my body & don't over do it

[Sal Canzonieri]

18 Posture Taiji Qigong is very easy for old people to follow and practice. There are a lot of book and videos of this routine.

It is known as Shiba Shi Taiji Qigong on YouTube.

[pokomkno3]

I think this is a really good workout if you have 1 hour to invest in your health feeling stronger & getting you chi circulating - since being out of work & unable to work too hard

----------------------https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDtmmk8YQvk

here is the sticks and stones playlist ------> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...KcRRULqGiqc_4-
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[pokomkno3]

[pokomkno3]

Yin Yoga with Marianne

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...-pKY5qxlgO4mU0
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis..._0MNi8mO97Lv-5
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yin yoga books --->https://www.pdfdrive.com/search?q=yi...&searchin=&em=
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yang yoga books ----> https://www.pdfdrive.com/yoga-books.html
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