Home Health Care: You may commonly hear that senior citizens need to stay fit.

They are at an increased risk of bone loss, weight gain, and other health issues. The truth is that elderly people do have a higher risk of getting some health conditions. The good news is there are fitness routine tips that are specialized for senior citizens. If you or your home health care providers are caring for your parent or other elderly loved one be sure you share these tips with them as soon as you can. You should encourage them to follow through with them, too.

Finding a Program That Works

Not every fitness plan is going to work for every senior citizen. Your elderly loved one will need to find a plan or program that works for them. Some examples of exercises that may be best for your elderly loved one include:

• Yoga
• Walking
• Lifting weights
• Using resistance bands
• Jogging
• Gardening

There are many online exercise programs. You or a 24-hour home care provider could even find an app for your elderly loved one that has pre-made fitness schedules on it. Once your elderly loved one finds a fitness program that they can stick to, it can become more of a routine for them.

Getting In the Cardio

Research shows that cardio is extremely important for the elderly. If your elderly loved one isn’t doing cardio currently, you should help them find a cardio program or routine that they are capable of doing. There are many cardio programs that are designed for beginners, so, if your elderly loved one hasn’t been exercising much, they may want to start there. It would also be a good idea for you or a 24-hour home care provider to be with your loved one when they do cardio. An extra pair of eyes and hands can help to ensure your elderly loved one’s safety while they work out.

Take it Easy

If your elderly loved one isn’t a regular at working out, make sure you remind them to take it easy. For example, if you or a home care provider turn a fitness program on for your loved one, they don’t have to do every move. If they aren’t familiar with certain moves, they should take it easy until they learn the moves and they become easier for them to do.

Home Health Care: Conclusion

These are some of the fitness routine tips for senior citizens. Now that you know what exercises they should do and what tips can help to keep them safe, you should share these recommendations with your elderly loved one.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable Home Health Care in Hoschton, GA, and surrounding areas.
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Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/older_adults/index.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adding-pa/activities-olderadults.htm

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Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

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