- Independence: Being able to venture outside of one’s house is a key ingredient in sustaining independence through old age. Without being able to venture outside, one cannot easily run errands, thereby decreasing ability to take care of oneself fully.
- Physical Exercise: Walking around outside is a wonderful way for the elderly to get their blood pumping and heart rate up. Even a mere twenty minutes of walking a day can have lasting effects on an elderly person’s health.
- Psychological effects: Spending time outdoors exposes the skin to a hearty dose of the sun’s Vitamin D, elevating mood.
Is your immobility prohibiting you from getting outside? Hill Hiker offers fantastic outdoor lifts to help get you outside and enjoying nature.
