Strength exercises build older adult muscles and increase metabolism, which helps to keep  

     weight and blood sugar in check.

     Balance exercises build leg muscles, decreasing the chance of falls (the leading cause of 

     admisson into nursing homes).

     Stretching exercises give you more freedom of movement.  It's particularly important that older

     drivers do stretching exercises because not being able to turn your head adequately, for instance,

     will limit your range of vision.

     Endurance exercises are any activity - walking, jogging, swimming, biking, even raking leaves -

     that increases your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time.  Build endurance

     gradually, starting with as little as five minutes of activity per session.

     For details on the exercises and how to get started, go to

     http://seniorliving.about.com/od/exercisefitnes1/a/4seniorexercise.htm.

     (from CSA Connections, 2008 Society of Certified Senior Advisors)