Tips on Living an Active Lifestyle as a Disabled Senior

Having a disability as a senior poses its own set of issues, but for the nearly 50 million Americans estimated by the National Service Inclusion Project living with a disability, some of the biggest challenges come in the smallest packages. For instance, finding new and different ways to stay active without the routine becoming boring can be extremely difficult, especially if you’re used to dealing with it all alone.

When we lose interest in something, particularly exercise, it quickly affects our motivation and can lead to stress, anxiety, or depression. Anyone with a disability knows the importance of not letting that disability define you, which is why it’s even more important to maintain your motivation and physical activity. MORC offers some of the best tips on how to stay active and keep it fun and engaging. Read more