Getting a bicycle for my parents

Introducing cycling to the elderly.

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Not every elderly person in the society can afford to go to a sports center or gym center to exercise regularly. Also, not all elderly people can go out daily for a walk to strengthen their muscles.

The truth remains that exercising the body regularly is a good recipe to living healthy and fit to do some daily and challenging tasks. I come from an environment where the older persons in the society are always weak, sick and unable to do anything for themselves. From the age of 75 years and beyond you see lots of bedridden people. Most times I am tempted to ask why this is happening. In a little survey that I did, I found out that very few elderly people still exercise while the rest hardly engage in exercise. The one's who own bicycles happens to live longer in age and full of energy and strength.

A Lot of elderly persons in the rural communities are stronger than those in the urban centers. The reason is not far fetched, they own and ride their bicycles to the market, to streams and to social gatherings. Hardly do they complain of sickness like arthritis and pains. Riding bicycle helps in fighting those sickness and diseases and also helps in prolonging their lives on earth.

The most common issue among the elderly in my community is arthritis and a huge amount of money is spent on getting drugs for this specific problem. I have a parent who are getting older daily and I am thinking of getting a bicycle for them to use and run around. To use it to the market, church and to visit other family members.

Starting from age 50 and above, one needs to have own a bicycle. This can be used to replace go to the gym for exercise. Mere riding to see a friend is a part of exercise that can help fight diseases like arthritis and ankle problems.

My parents are approaching 60 years and I am saving up some money to get a bicycle for my mum and dad, this year, I believe that it will be of great help to them as they are aging.

I was at the bicycle shop yesterday to check the prices of each bicycle. I was astonished at the hike in the prices of bicycles. It ranges from $80 to $120. Even with this, I will ensure that I get one for both of them.

The same applies to every other persons, as you are planning to get your elderly parents cars and other gift items, please add a bicycle to it and also educate them to use the bicycle regularly.

This I know that, it will be beneficial to them

Thanks.

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