Swimming Pools And The Elderly

More often than not, it is the elderly who convert their swimming pool into a big fishpond, or drain it of water, when the opposite should be the case. Swimming pools can be managed and used to much benefit as you age, and all this requires is thinking out of the box.

As many people get older, they forego many of the pleasures that they once enjoyed. Often this is because they feel they are ‘too old’ to enjoy them anymore – especially the case with swimming pools. There are many options to maintaining a swimming pool, such as good and cost-effective pool cleanerservices. Modifications can be made to make swimming pools more friendly for the elderly. Old age is a time when swimming pools should probably be enjoyed the most. The health benefits are substantial. A look at this issue and some food for thought.

• Workload. This is often one of the drawbacks for elderly people and there are a number of solutions. You could think about allowing others to use your swimming pool in exchange for keeping it clean. There are always teenagers looking for a fun place to play, and making it available in exchange for the work of cleaning your pool and your pool pump, is a practical and generous option. Professional cleaning services are not as expensive as they once were. You might be helping just the right people and creating a little more life around your home. The Chinese have a very old saying that goes something like this, “Anyone between 8 and 80 can be friends”. This means age is not a barrier to making friends, and we can all benefit from having friends and association with all ages of people all of our lives. Including more people in your life might have other unseen benefits as you age – for both parties.

•  Exercise.By now we all know that exercise in a swimming pool is very good for the body, and is already used in much therapy for those suffering trauma and the elderly. Swimming is an exercise that we can all do and has profound benefit to our health without straining our bodies. Perfect for the elderly.

•  Heating.Cold water can put a lot of people off, and installing heating systems to a swimming pool is not the big job it once used to be. Simple and effective systems that make the most out of the sun and your pool pump to heat your pool are available.

• Time With Other People.One of the things everyone who owns a swimming pool knows is, you always have more friends. It sounds a little awful to put it in those terms, but a swimming pool is a great way to have a social life. Group activities and exercise programs with your other more elderly friends is a good way to have the social interaction we all need, and get the health benefits.

• Finances.What is wrong with having a tip jar, for all those who use your pool? It may sound a little cheap, but maintaining a pool is not free by any stretch of the imagination. A dollar here or there can go a long way. If this situation is managed well, there is no harm in doing so. Friends and family should not mind in helping you maintain something that you all use.