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Brain Games for Senior Care: What is Neurobics?
a brain exercise program in place? Brain exercises are just as important as physical exercise for our residents. Learn a bit more about neurobics and why these interventions are key to keeping brains fit! What Are Neurobic Brain Exercises? You have heard of aerobic exercises, but did you know
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Five Ways to Spice Up Your Exercise Program
of motion. However, daily exercise can get a bit redundant if you are doing the same things each time you gather your group. Your activity staff can get bored or complacent, and your participants won’t get as many of the physical or cognitive benefits of exercise if it is always the same. Keep your
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Tips for Writing Successful Activity Programs for Senior Care
: physical exercise sensory experiences emotional and spiritual outlets Related: How to Motivate Residents in Long Term Care Focus on: what they like what makes them happy what sort of activities would make them feel included what activities could potentially improve their self-esteem etc Related
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Short Easy Exercise Routine
Short Easy Exercise Routine Activity Director Hi Kim Very good idea Thanks for sharing Volunteer Thanks Kim it is an enjoyable exercise and a good one for this cold weather, all the best Gwyneth Leisure & Health Coordinator This is a cute rhyme! Im going to try this as a quick warm up exercise
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30-Minute Exercise Routine
be interested in https://www.goldencarers.com/exercise/ Activity Director Thank you for sharing this Brenda What would you say the physical and mental ability of your residents are? Brenda Activity Coordinator we are Lodge Level so Independent Living. I have old time music. Daisy, Has anyone seen my girl, Bicylcle built for two, etc.
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How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
themselves. Recreation and Rehab Manager Love this article, I plan to share the Article with our Recreation and Rehabilitation Team. If I may share an idea our facility tried as part of balance or additional exercise to the physical game. Many of our Residents using a wheelchair stand and do short walks
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How to Run Group Exercise Sessions for the Elderly
at least twice a week to help residents maintain their best physical function. The Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly The old adage is true: Use or Lose it! Regular exercise is proven to: Improve immune function Lower blood pressure Boost metabolism Reduce the risk of serious conditions Improve balance
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Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes
pets provide one of the few interventions capable of permanently lifting the atmosphere of nursing homes. Research undertaken in nursing homes shows pets may actually delay the aging process. This is achieved through increased physical exercise and socialisation and increased mental functioning
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How to Plan and Implement an Exercise Program
How to Plan and Implement an Exercise Program Activities Officer Do you have a list of evaluation programs already written up. Susan Activity Director I am not sure exactly what you mean Julianne but here is an activity evaluation form on Golden Carers https://www.goldencarers.com/activity
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Dementia Care & The Physical Environment
Dementia Care & The Physical Environment The surrounding environment has a profound impact on people living with dementia. Along with clever architecture and design, there are many other ways in which Activity Staff can enhance the physical environment to improve the lives and reduce the daily
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