Try: Get involved with pet therapy join a walking group sign up for hiking and nature walks Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Exercise physical activity bored boredom social *This information is listed […]

Try: Try walking on a flat surface swimming cycling on a stationary bike or gardening eventually with better endurance start increasing walking to a rapid pace cycle up hills and do more rigorous outdoor activities physical activity does not have to be done in a gym start slow and work up to what feels comfortable […]

Try: If cr hasn’t used his exercise equipment in a while make sure equipment is checked that it is in proper working order before cr starts using the equipment if equipment is new have someone who knows how to use the equipment show cr how to use the equipment Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]

Try: Always use furniture that is not likely to fall under cr’s weight like a couch dining room table or park bench if cr is not physically able to do any exercise without assistance make sure that cr uses a stable surface to balance him Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: […]

Try: Make sure indoor exercise area is clear of clutter make sure there are no cords loose rugs or pets in the area to prevent a fall Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Exercise […]

Try: Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing make sure shoes have traction on the bottom and inserts to promote balance and help avoid falls Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Exercise fell injured safety shoes […]

Try: Try doing light yoga research yoga exercises on the internet or at the library Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs falls balance stumbles *This information is […]

Try: Try doing tai-chi research tai-chi exercises on the internet or at the library Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs falls balance stumbles *This information is listed […]

Try: Practice standing and sitting from stable furniture or from the kneeling or squatting position Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs falls balance stumbles *This information is […]