Try: Suggest that the cr go swimming and do other water activities these activities are good for the development of gross motor skills it provides exercise of the large muscles the additional resistance of water builds muscle strength and improves balance Materials: Swimsuit Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from how to […]

Try: Suggest that the cr go bike riding with the grand kids or the caregiver (cg) riding a bicycle is great for the development and exercise of those large muscles as well as for balance and coordination Materials: Bicycle helmet Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: Adapted from how to improve large motor skills by […]

Try: Suggest that the cr make some bread dough and knead it thoroughly each day keep the dough in the refrigerator suggest that the cr make some pie crust and roll it out with a rolling pin several times each day keep the pie crust dough in the refrigerator Materials: Bread making supplies or pie […]

Try: Suggest that the cr make crafts that require using a glue bottle puffy paint fabric paint glitter glue in squeeze bottles so he gets some hand exercise Materials: Glue bottles puffy paint fabric paint glitter glue in squeeze bottles Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from activities to promote hand development […]

Try: Suggest that the cr squeeze a clothespin or tongs several times each day this will help build strength in the hands and make it easier for the cr to hold onto things Materials: Clothespins or large tongs Categories: Medical Physical, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website www school-ot […]

Try: Suggest that the cr squeeze a squirt gun or spray bottle several times each day this might also be a fun exercise to do with you grandkids and others just add water Materials: Large squirt gun or spray bottle Categories: Medical Physical, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website […]

Try: Suggest that the cr close a ziplok bag several times each day make sure the cr keeps his thumbtip and fingertip together as he closes the bag rather than using a key grip lateral pinch Materials: Ziplok bag Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from activities to promote hand development for […]

Try: Instruct the cr to hold a small plastic cup filled with water upright in the tips of his fingers ask the cr to turn the cup without spilling the water by turning it in his fingertips make this a daily exercise to help improve the cr’s finger strength Materials: Small cup or cap from […]

Try: Install a non-slip carpet or mat near the toilet sink and bathtub make sure towels are low and easy to reach bring in a hamper where wet towels can be put Materials: Non-slip carpet or mat Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care […]

Try: Have the cr punch holes in a thick piece of paper several times each day or have the cr staple 3 or 4 pieces of paper several times each day Materials: Hole puncher or stapler Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from activities to promote hand development for pencil use and […]