Exercise
Everyone benefits from exercise that is suitable for their age and circumstances. Exercise promotes sociability, and improves mobility.
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Indoor putting weekly league
Golf is recognised as a good activity for promoting mental, physical and social wellbeing. Putting is a relaxing and ideal indoor activity that can be done by people with previous golfing skills and those who have never played before.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
This is a great program to run for High or Low Care the residents love it.
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Gentle Chair Exercises DVD
Golden Carers Gentle Chair Exercises DVD
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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
Fun exercise and opportunity for social interaction.
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Carpet Bowls
This is an excellent game for socialization.
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Bucket Game
Promote friendship and stimulates physically.
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Bean Bag Surprise
Nice game to maintain or improve physical abilities.
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Outdoor Gardening
Gardening is a wonderful physical and emotional activity for seniors. It is an opportunity to reminisce about times gone by while reaping the benefits of sunshine, fresh air and gentle exercise
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Thank you so much for this site I use this every month, I do a flyer of what's on each month for my facility and use all the wonderful ideas, quizzes, trivia and craft. It makes my job so much easier.
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