Senior Care in New Port Richey, FL
Enjoying the fresh air
Exercise can be very important for your elderly loved one, but if he’s/she’s not used to moving he/she might not be excited about the idea. Always start out with your loved one’s doctor so that you can make sure that he’s/she’s healthy enough to be able to exercise regularly. He can determine what kinds of exercise are best for him/her and make suggestions that can help him/her to get and to stay active.
Use Walking Poles
If your loved one feels that walking isn’t for him/her because he/she uses a cane or other mobility tools, try using walking poles. These are poles that your loved one holds in each hand and that help to stabilize her as he/she walks. They also help to make walking a full body workout while taking some of the strain out of the activity.
Try Balance Exercises
Exercises that help your loved one to develop his/her balance and flexibility can be less intimidating than activities like walking or swimming. Try suggesting yoga or Tai Chi as a workout for your loved one. There are programs designed specifically for older people. These often feature modified exercises and poses so that your loved one can build up his/her strength and his/her stamina.
Go with Fun Activities
Above all, your loved one needs to enjoy the activities that he/she tries. If he’s/she’s not having any fun, he/she likely won’t want to continue. Some elderly loved ones go to Zumba classes or Jazzercise classes regularly because they enjoy them so very much. They may not have believed that they would before they started, but the activities were fun, so they stuck with them.
Stay Consistent
And that brings up the next requirement. Your loved one’s activity level needs to be consistent in order for him/her to get the best results. If he/she only goes once or twice a month to his/her classes or for walks, he’s/she’s not getting the best benefit out of those activities. Stick with his/her doctor’s advice about how often he/she should exercise, but make sure that his/her activity level remains as consistent as possible.
Your loved one’s senior care providers can have other ideas that can work for your loved one, too.
If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring In-Home Senior Care in Pasco County, FL, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 813-280-4838
Assisting Hands Home Care of Pasco is owned by Vivake Abraham. He lives in the area with his wife and two children. Vivake experienced firsthand how a family struggles with his father’s illness and the financial and psychological toll impacting an entire family. Vivake is involved in all aspects of our service, seeking the best caregivers, interacting with our clients, and constantly searching for ways to improve his clients’ care. His years of experience in IT, Customer Service and Management have given him the opportunity to learn the finest, most effective and efficient ways to deliver the quality of service that the Assisting Hands promises.
