I’m one of the writers for Gilbert Guide (the foremost resource for everything senior care) and I’ve done quite a bit of research on exercise to assist with memory preservation. I have long touted the benefits of yoga for both the mind and body—not just for seniors but for people in general. I recently wrote a blog about yoga for seniors that you might find interesting. Here’s an excerpt from the post:

“Yoga improves balance, strength, energy and mental clarity through deep, sustained breathing and a series of gentle standing and seated postures. Practitioners focus on proper spinal alignment, increasing blood circulation, calming the nervous system and helping prevent ailments like arthritis, rheumatism and incontinence.”

You can read the rest of the post here:
http://www.gilbertguide.com/blog/2006/11/21/yoga-for-seniors-stretching-your-memory/

Thanks for posting this article! Nothing compares to good old fashioned exercise when it comes to taking care of the body.

Lori
Gilbert Guide