Mall provides safe walking place for seniors

My daughter learned to walk at our local mall. I used to take here there, set her loose, and let her toddle around. It was safe, there were plenty of things for her to see, and we were in out of the brutal, Texas sun. It was perfect. Many seniors are discovering that the mall is a great place for them to walk and get exercise as well. Malls are well lighted, safe, air-conditioned, there is plenty to see, and refreshments are readily available.

Not all senior citizens can take advantage of expensive health clubs. But a stroll around the mall provides many of the same benefits.

CBS News in Dallas quotes a Harvard medical study that says that 30 minutes of walking a day can reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 40 percent in seniors.

Many seniors walk around neighborhoods, which is okay. But streets are not always maintained well. It’s easy to fall and be injured in a location where help might not be readily available.

As a leading provider of assisted living for seniors in Sherman Texas, we recommend local malls as a wonderful place for our friends to get their exercise.

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