Try: Regular exercise has shown to help with sleep issues in a Care recipient (cr) if the cr is able there are countless activities she can do to increase strength improve aerobic capacity burn calories and become ready for a good night’s sleep the following are exercises to improve sleep quality swim water exercises – swimming laps is a gentle way to build up fitness and is great for sore joints or weak muscles many community and ymca pools have swim programs just for older crs as well as water-based exercise classes dance – if the cr likes music she may be open to dancing or taking a dance class walk with friends the more the cr walks and the brisker the pace the more aerobic benefit exercise golf – golf is a form of exercise that requires precise strong movement of particular parts of the body but which doesn’t require vigorous movement walking can be an added aerobic bonus to golfing golf is popular among many older crs cycle or jog – if the cr is still in good shape she can jog and bicycle until late in life both can be done outdoors or on a stationary bike or treadmill always have the cr consult her doctor before embarking on any new fitness program information references helpguide org

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