Good evening everyone. I am in desperate need of some advice or even help I have just started doing activities co-ordinator since OCT 2017 so im still on my training wheels (lol) is there any chance anyone is able to give me a few pointers on how I can find better exercise programs, also planning your monthly planner. im stuck thank you in advance.
What I did was google exercise for seniors and have organised different sessions for each day, for eg twice a week we use hand weights (all chair based) then we have a day where we use a theraband and then general chair aerobics. Google it and put a 20 minute program together that suits your residents, Lorena
I have found that using different forms of apparatus certainly engages residents in gentle exercise/ body magic sessions. These being silk scarfs, foil cheerleading pom poms, whish are attractive as they sparkle in the sun. Using bubbles is also another great prop to use to gentle music, this encourages great use of the hands , arms and neck. There may be local keep fit instructors, who leads classes for the elderly in the community you could may be talk with in planning your programme. There is always a family member or relative who may have contacts to you tube also a good resource.
We have been a member of Golden Carers for the past 5 years and honestly, it makes our lives here both easier and more interesting!!! The hours it saves us when planning activities for our residents result in delivering quality activities. Our residents love the word searches and crosswords and the armchair travels have brought happy memories of holidays. Thank you for all you do!
I am in desperate need of some advice or even help
I have just started doing activities co-ordinator since OCT 2017 so im still on my training wheels (lol) is there any chance anyone is able to give me a few pointers on how I can find better exercise programs, also planning your monthly planner. im stuck
thank you in advance.
I really Appreciate it i will put this in action
i know the residents will love it
Using bubbles is also another great prop to use to gentle music, this encourages great use of the hands , arms and neck.
There may be local keep fit instructors, who leads classes for the elderly in the community you could may be talk with in planning your programme. There is always a family member or relative who may have contacts to
you tube also a good resource.