{"id":2215,"date":"2024-12-11T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/120\/?p=2215"},"modified":"2025-01-23T20:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T01:27:44","slug":"companion-care-at-home-5-exercise-motivation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/120\/newhampshire\/seacoast\/blog\/companion-care-at-home-5-exercise-motivation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Exercise Motivation Tips for Your Elderly Loved One"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first of the year is right around the corner and with the busyness of the holidays, it\u2019ll be here before you say, \u201cHappy New Year.\u201d For many, the first of the year brings new resolutions that people want to implement into their lives to make the coming year even better. A common one for all ages is getting more exercise or being more active. For seniors, this can be a great New Year\u2019s resolution because the health benefits of being more active reach far beyond just increased movement. Here are five great ways to help your senior stay motivated to keep their exercise resolution, and how companion care at home<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n

Health Benefits of Regular Exercise<\/h3>\n

The health benefits of regular exercise are more plentiful than the glitter that covers your loved one\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve headband. Getting regular exercise, no matter what a person\u2019s age or health condition is currently, is almost always a step in the right direction and will benefit them in numerous areas of their lives. From the obvious benefits of building strength and stamina to the less thought-about health benefits of better sleep and reduced feelings of anxiety, physical activity should be on everyone\u2019s resolution list this year. (Just make sure your loved one gets the okay from her physician first if she has any serious health issues.)<\/p>\n

Five Tips to Motivate Your Elderly Loved One to Keep Moving<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to keep it up even when your loved one feels like she just wants to quit. To reduce the risk of her starting up a new physical activity routine and then quitting it within a month, here are six tips to keep her motivated.<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose an Activity she knows she Enjoys. <\/strong>If your loved one likes to walk, then help her discover how she can walk each day. It might mean finding several locations to walk such as a park when the weather is nice and an indoor mall when the weather isn\u2019t so nice. Finding multiple locations can help her avoid any excuses for not exercising.<\/li>\n
  2. Or Help Her Find a New Activity. <\/strong>Maybe she needs a change of pace. Help her find a class for learning a new activity like dance or pickleball. This can keep her from getting bored.<\/li>\n
  3. Schedule It! <\/strong>Help her learn to say, \u201cI can\u2019t at 10 because I go for my walks at 10 am each day.\u201d Making it a priority on her schedule will help her say no to possible interruptions.<\/li>\n
  4. Invite a Friend of Hers to Join In. <\/strong>It\u2019s easier to stay motivated and accountable when a friend is relying on the interaction as well.<\/li>\n
  5. Celebrate Milestones Together. <\/strong>Plan for a special activity or item when she reaches milestones to celebrate how great she\u2019s been doing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Recruiting an Exercise Companion<\/strong><\/p>\n

    As mentioned above, having someone keep your elderly loved one accountable regarding her exercise goals is a great way to keep her motivated. If your loved one needs a great motivational person in her life, a companion care at home provider could be the right fit! A provider who offers companion care at home<\/a> can help your loved one with transportation (no more saying she can\u2019t exercise because she can\u2019t find a ride) or help with keeping her workout clothes clean and fresh so they are ready when she is. Her companion care at home provider may even join her as she exercises.<\/p>\n

    If you or an aging loved one are considering companion care at home in Rye, NH<\/a>, please contact the caring staff at Assisting Hands Home Care \u2013 Seacoast NH today! 603-824-8200<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Assisting Hands Home Care \u2013 Seacoast NH provides exceptional home in Portsmouth, Rye, New Castle, North Hampton, Hampton, Stratham, Exeter, Durham, Dover, Seabrook, Greenland, Rochester, Hampton Falls and surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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