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My father's doctor always said: "Sun on the head". By that he meant talk a nice walk everyday. I've also noticed that for some reason many elderly take a liking to chair yoga (as opposed to chair exercises). Who knew!?!
My mom likes "Chair Dancing" DVD by Jodi Stovel. You can actually get an aerobic workout with these videos. It's kinda corny, but so's my mom. Jodi has several videos out now. Easy to find on the web. (We got turned onto Jodi's videos through Kaiser.)
I know how much I've improved quickly using hand weights (now up to 8# size) and mom gets PT at day care using 3# ankle weights (seated, lifting from knee). Anything to keep them mobile, strength in legs, able to help you help them stand is great. I think over the years Mom has gone from helplessly weak (ie, when in hospital, after broken hip) to strong again several times.
The thing that gets her to move without instruction or nagging is just watching a good classical music/ballet video (ie, Andre Rieu's English language videos like the Rockerfeller Center or new Australia DVD) and some select ballets. She'll conduct along enthusiastically, stomp her feet in time to music.
Walking per se means I have to be beside her with gait belt or hands-on. I don't know if I'll ever trust her to walk again by herself, or rise from a chair by herself. She CAN do it, yeah, probably 90% of the time. The 10% chance of fall will put her in a nursing home probably.
I have asked an active senior to come exercise with my father in law 3 times a week. Satisfying for her to see him improve and satisfying for him in that it is a great activity and helping him gain strength. Had a in home PT give us sheets of exercises so we are making sure to do what he needs. In 4 months he has gone from 10 feet of walking to 200 feet of walking!!!!!Yay!!!!!
alfiey, I'm so sorry for your loss. and congratulations on taking action to move forward now. There is probably a Senior Center in your community and probably your state has an Office on Aging. My experience has been that the people there know enough about local resources to get you started. There are social occasions complete with transportation to help against the loneliness. And there are lots of options for living arrangements if living with a family member is not an option. It's usually a one-step-at-a-time process, so be patient, but do take that first step of getting to know your senior center and your state office on aging. Soon you will be part of a network of people whose major focus in life is guiding you and others like you. Best of luck!
Seniors are at increased risk of muscle injury and other health conditions. Exercise is a proven way to increase senior health, reduce the risk of certain injuries and senior health conditions. Senior exercise should be low impact and not as strenuous as an activity such as road running or playing basketball.
I teach over 100 seniors per week, both in chair exercise and aqua pilates. Find a program that they enjoy, and try to participate with them. It's always more fun to exercise with someone else! Anne Stronger Seniors
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I've also noticed that for some reason many elderly take a liking to chair yoga (as opposed to chair exercises). Who knew!?!
I know how much I've improved quickly using hand weights (now up to 8# size) and mom gets PT at day care using 3# ankle weights (seated, lifting from knee). Anything to keep them mobile, strength in legs, able to help you help them stand is great. I think over the years Mom has gone from helplessly weak (ie, when in hospital, after broken hip) to strong again several times.
The thing that gets her to move without instruction or nagging is just watching a good classical music/ballet video (ie, Andre Rieu's English language videos like the Rockerfeller Center or new Australia DVD) and some select ballets. She'll conduct along enthusiastically, stomp her feet in time to music.
Walking per se means I have to be beside her with gait belt or hands-on. I don't know if I'll ever trust her to walk again by herself, or rise from a chair by herself. She CAN do it, yeah, probably 90% of the time. The 10% chance of fall will put her in a nursing home probably.
Anne
Stronger Seniors