Catherine
12th Apr 2023
Group Lifestyle Services Manager
Good morning! I am looking for recommendations for an exercise routine that incorporates music. I have located one great You tube podcast “ Flashback theatre” the residents love exercising to this and singing along to familiar tunes. however am wanting to spice things up and provide some variety. Welcome all suggestions! Thanks in advance :) Julieanne
Hi Catherine I understand you want to spice up your exercise program
I do not know the level of ability and cognitive function the participants have, but if they have dementia or some other cognitive dysfunction, sometimes they like the same routine so they know what to do Sometimes the staff gets bored with the routine but not residents
What an amazing site with so many activities to stimulate our elderly people and to make them enjoy the togetherness of everything you offer as activities. I am from South Africa, Johannesburg and being part of such a huge "population" of carers having the same Purpose in mind, is a huge priviledge to me! I am the Nursing Manager of a Retirement home and keep on encouraging my residents to participate in this journey made possible by you. Thank you, you are such an inspiration!
I understand you want to spice up your exercise program
I do not know the level of ability and cognitive function the participants have, but if they have dementia or some other cognitive dysfunction, sometimes they like the same routine so they know what to do
Sometimes the staff gets bored with the routine but not residents
Golden Carers has many exercise programs to choose from if you want to spice things up
https://www.goldencarers.com/exercise/
I especially like this one
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-group-exercise-sessions-for-the-elderly/5182/