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Samantha 8th Aug 2018 Lifestyle Coordinator

Good morning,
I am looking for different seated exercise programs for our residents, any ideas or links would be much appreciated.

Molly 9th Aug 2018 Activity Professional & Writer

Good morning, Samantha! Here are a few links I've used from here on Golden Carers. They are all fun, and the residents always have fun!

https://www.goldencarers.com/chair-yoga/4764/

https://www.goldencarers.com/indoor-chair-volleyball/5496/

https://www.goldencarers.com/chair-soccer/5183/

https://www.goldencarers.com/chair-dancing/4073/

Sharon 8th Oct 2018 Senior Fitness Instructor

I need to put together chair hockey games for seniors. Any ideas?

Susan 11th Oct 2018 Activity Director

Have you checked this out
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-group-exercise-sessions-for-the-elderly/5182/

For hockey try adapting one of these
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/#stq=noodle+ball&stp=1

Kim 11th Oct 2018 Activities Co-Ordimnator

Samantha- I've just bought this https://www.spreadthesmile.com.au/products/smile-and-sway-dvd
Am really looking forward to using it !

Ruth 8th Nov 2018 Day Support Manager

look up the site Move it or Loose it - their sessions are great fun and easy to follow.

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