Exercise

Everyone benefits from exercise that is suitable for their age and circumstances. Exercise promotes sociability, and improves mobility.

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Zumba

Zumba

To coincide with the Rio Olympic theme we are following for August we got off to a blazing start with a session of 50+ Zumba.

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Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Through doing a social history with one of our residents I found out her daughter was a yoga instructor and asked if she would be interested in volunteering half an hour for a yoga session with our residents.

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Trivia with Exercise

Trivia with Exercise

I explained to the residents that exercise is fun and good for the body and to keep your mind active too.

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Balloons

Balloons

I created a game where around 8 residents sit in a circle. I throw a balloon in the middle and then we all count how many times we can hit it in the air before it touches the ground.

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Tap dancing

Tap dancing

Blu-tack 20 or 50 cent coins to the bottoms of their shoes & have the residents taping along with swinging music while remaining seated.

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How to Plan and Implement an Exercise Program

How to Plan and Implement an Exercise Program

Moderate exercise achieves beneficial health outcomes. Age is irrelevant; everyone benefits from exercises that are suitable to their health, age and circumstances.

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Chair Dancing

Chair Dancing

This is a great program to run for High or Low Care the residents love it.

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Gentle Chair Exercises DVD

Gentle Chair Exercises DVD

Golden Carers Gentle Chair Exercises DVD

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Balloon Games

Balloon Games

Gentle exercise for the arms as well as an opportunity to socialize! Great for game for the elderly. Also suitable for people living with dementia.

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Waltzing

Waltzing

Fun exercise and opportunity for social interaction.

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