{"id":10152,"date":"2015-01-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.philips.com\/resources\/blog\/2015\/01\/ping-pong-one-of-the-most-beneficial-activities-for-senior-citizens.html"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:35:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:35:41","slug":"ping-pong-one-of-the-most-beneficial-activities-for-senior-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.com\/blog\/ping-pong-one-of-the-most-beneficial-activities-for-senior-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"Ping-Pong: One of the Most Beneficial Activities for Senior Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you play Ping-Pong? If you\u2019re a senior looking for ways to stay physically and mentally active, it might be the right game for you. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/local\/great-reads\/la-me-c1-ping-pong-seniors-20141016-story.html#page=1\">Los Angeles Times<\/a>\u00a0report tells the story of a Ping-Pong club at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park, California. For the past 25 years, the club has showcased the benefits the game has to offer, and how it can be among the most exciting and healthy activities for senior citizens. There might be a similar club near you \u2014 or you can start one yourself!<\/p>\n<h2>Ping-Pong Is Healthy\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>Ping-Pong is a lively game, yet it\u2019s playable at the pace the competitors choose. In other words, because there are so many ways to benefit from the game, it\u2019s not necessary to go full-tilt to enjoy it. It\u2019s an especially a great way for a\u00a0caregiver\u00a0and a senior to interact in a new way. Some benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having to constantly keep your eyes on the ball. Ping-Pong requires good hand-eye coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Manual dexterity is vital to playing the game, and for many, the ability to make the hands do what they want them to do \u2014 and quickly \u2014 improves with practice.<\/li>\n<li>Few games draw a stronger one-on-one competitive spirit than Ping-Pong. Tennis and racquetball players can relate to the powerful motivation to win. The evidence is found in the tremendous pride players at the Langley Club take in their victories and titles.<\/li>\n<li>When an activity is brisk enough to make you sweat, it\u2019s a good thing. The intensity of a good Ping-Pong game is an excellent cardiovascular workout.<\/li>\n<li>Stiff muscles and tight ligaments are put to work, and strengthening them will help reduce the risk for falls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u2026And Easy to Play<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe Ping-Pong\u2019s best benefit is that it is just plain fun. After a few lessons on how to control the ball, the rest is up to the player. Practice really does make perfect \u2014 well, almost \u2014 and the game quickly becomes addictive.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic Ping-Pong and other games on Nintendo Wii, for example, call on many of the same healthy\u00a0<a href=\"\/14-exercises-for-seniors-to-improve-strength-and-balance\/\">mind and body exercises<\/a>\u00a0and work like the real thing. There are dozens of other games and health management programs for the Wii and other platforms that are both healthy and fun.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check with your healthcare provider to discuss any health issues before participating in any vigorous activity. If nothing else, just watching an intense Ping-Pong game provides the benefit of the excitement without the physical exertion.<\/p>\n<p>A great game with some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/americanexperience\/films\/china\/\">interesting history<\/a>, Ping-Pong is also among the healthier\u00a0<a href=\"\/senior-activities-to-stay-engaged-year-round\/\">activities for senior citizens.<\/a> If you want to give Ping-Pong a try, paddles are affordable. And you don\u2019t have to look far to find some competition, either.<\/p>\n<p><i>Staying active is a vital way for seniors to prevent falls and live independently. For those concerned about fall risk, a\u00a0<a href=\"\/medical-alert-systems\/\">medical alert system<\/a>\u00a0can bring additional peace of mind.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you play Ping-Pong? If you\u2019re a senior looking for ways to stay physically and mentally active, it might be the right game for you. 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