{"id":534,"date":"2021-11-10T20:13:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T20:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandpark.wpengine.com\/got-the-urge-to-dance-it-can-be-good-for-your-health\/"},"modified":"2023-08-03T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T15:17:19","slug":"got-the-urge-to-dance-it-can-be-good-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evergreenslc.com\/orlandpark\/got-the-urge-to-dance-it-can-be-good-for-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Got the urge to dance? It can be good for your health!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ebd-block \" data-type=\"text\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit;\">Do you ever get the urge to get up and dance around? Well, there are some reasons why you might not want to ignore that urge. Getting older doesn&#8217;t always have to equal less movement; in fact, by doing a low-impact dance routine a few times each week, you have the potential to improve your joints, balance, and more. Consider these three possible benefits of dancing the next time your favorite song comes on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b data-redactor-tag=\"b\">Can Improve Balance and Strength<\/b><br \/>\nDancing a few times each week can be counted as a great workout for seniors. It can be a fun and enjoyable way to get moving and strengthen various muscles. If you don&#8217;t have the best balance, no worries, just make sure to start slow, and over time your balance can potentially be improved.<\/li>\n<li><b data-redactor-tag=\"b\">Can Help Reduce Joint Pain and Stiffness<\/b><br \/>\nIf getting older gave you an increase in stiffness and potential pain in your joints, dancing might be a fun way to help lessen some of these troubles. Getting active with a low-impact dance routine can be a nice, gentle way to stretch your legs and arms from time to time. This can potentially make it easier to move around and lessen any pain when doing so.<\/li>\n<li><b data-redactor-tag=\"b\">Can Help Defend Against Dementia<\/b><br \/>\nLow-impact dancing has the potential to help reduce the risk of developing dementia in seniors. This is due to the combination of physical activity and the split-second decisions your brain makes when doing each dance move. These two elements can work together to help seniors strengthen their brain pathways and keep their bodies healthy for longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider this an invitation to dance with your loved one like no one&#8217;s watching! The best part is that dancing doesn&#8217;t have to include formal classes or training. Simply play some of your favorite tunes at home and let the music inspire your movements. And while you&#8217;ve got your dancing shoes on, come on down <a title=\"\" href=\"\/evergreen-orland-park-schedule-a-tour\/\">to our beautiful campus for a tour<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever get the urge to get up and dance around? Well, there are some reasons why you might not want to ignore that urge. 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