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Since these are balance exercises for seniors, I rather think they should be demonstrated with short video reinforcement. Many seniors won't read all the instructions to perform them. I wouldn't. I did attend and then lead a "balance" workout session at a local Y for a month; once a week for 2hrs. Please consider a video depiction,
If you wear a smartwatch w/fall detection and keep your smartphone charged and in a pocket, on top of the toilet while showering or bathing, there's no need for a Medical Alert system. I won't consider wasting money on one (even though I could afford it) until my nurse practitioner says I need one. I saw her in August 2023 and made an appointment online last week to see her in August 2024. I walk between 20 and 25 miles a week for exercise and shopping.
I try to build in balance exercises each day by standing when I put on my pants, sock and shoes. I have to balance on each leg to put the sock on the other one. I do the same thing at night when taking my socks and pants off. I don't have to remember to do any special exercises, just build it into my day while dressing and undressing. It helps to have a carpet that isn't too squishy, as that causes more teetering.
As an 80-year-old with past and present medical conditions, I've had problems walking with hip pain, about 2 years ago I started riding the Me-Mover, a self-propelled stepping scooter. My plan was to use it for mobility, however, after about 3 weeks of use, my hip pain diminished, then disappeared to my surprise as well as an increase in strength and balance since propelling the machine requires working my core and most of my muscles. I now have an enhancement of my walking ability, an increase in balance and recreation, not bad for an 80 year-old guy.
I like the suggested balance exercises and I am going to use them with a client who had a stroke and has weakness on one side. I will post again with the results. Betsy
That is great for someone who has mobility. I have gotten creative with the exercises for my grams. She can barely get out of her chair, her pace is sloooowwww. So these exercises won't work for her. But great ideas for myself. :)
Like the article on help the person to balancing to prevent falls. However, are their any particular videos that show how to do these exercises that are not too strenuous for someone with Alzheimer? It would be nice to show these at home while practicing together to add some spice to the balancing exercises? Then maybe we can add some music later.
This is an important article for seniors by Anne-Marie. It's even a bit challenging for us younger adults to maintain good balance--even more important for seniors. Seniors love and guard their independence and they should. It is probably humiliating when they have to admit that they need a few hours per week of assistance. The elderly may want to remain independent but do not have the extra energy for cooking and housework—they need senior home care. They may need someone to help them do errands or take them to doctor appointments and such. Elite Senior Companions offers friendly, helpful background-screened companions to help seniors in many ways.
These exercises are fantastic ideas! Seniors need to remain active and mobile to retain long term mobility... integrating an exercise routine such as this fantastic collection of moves with a medical alert system can assure a senior is able to stay mobile, independent and active in their own home-- safely.
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instructions to perform them. I wouldn't. I did attend and then lead a "balance" workout session at a local Y for a month; once a week for 2hrs. Please consider a
video depiction,