Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Spotlight on Elmo, Utah


Bee Hive Homes of Elmo, UT.

We would like to recognize Bee Hive Homes of Elmo for their commitment to providing the very best health care to their residents. Creating a family environment is important to all Bee Hive Homes and it does not happen without loving care givers. Congratulations to the staff in Elmo and we thank you for your service.


Healthy Exercise


The National Institute of Health senior exercise recommendations.

Strength Exercises—work to build adult muscles. This will help maintain a higher metabolism which will help with blood sugar.

Balance Exercises—US hospitals have over 300,000 admissions for broken hips every year and the main culprit is falling.


Stretching Exercises— Provides seniors more mobility which allows seniors to maintain healthy lifestyle activities.

Endurance Exercises— Simple activities that raise the heart rate for as little as 5 minutes a day have huge health returns for seniors.

*All exercise should be supervised and in compliance with instructions from a physician.