Are you trying to make sure your elderly loved one stays as healthy as they can? If so, you and their senior care providers can help them to do the proper exercises for their weight, height, and age. There are many different types of exercises that might be a great fit for your elderly loved one. However, before they do any exercises, you should make sure the exercises are approved by their doctor first.

Cardio

There are different types of cardio exercises that might be a perfect fit for your loved one. Swimming, tennis, and brisk walks are all great ideas for senior citizens. If your loved one is allowed to do more intense exercises, they could try their hand at hiking, biking, or running. These can help to build endurance. If they are just a beginner, they should start small and only do short exercises, as to not overwork themselves.

Flexibility

Flexibility is important for senior citizens. Being more flexible means they can reduce the tension in their body and feel less inflammation and pain. Stretching before cardio exercises can improve their flexibility. The cooldowns after their exercises can help with this, as well. Yoga is another great exercise that can help with increased flexibility.

Strength

Strength exercises are another great option for elderly adults. Research shows that those who are older will lose more muscle mass in each year of their life. It is important that your elderly loved one works to build their muscles. This will help to prevent some of the muscle mass loss. They can lift 5 lb. weights or do wall push-ups. Strength training exercises are going to help your elderly loved one improve their reaction time, as well.

Balance

Balance exercises are another way to help your elderly loved one. If they do balance exercises, they greatly reduce their chances of falling. They can build their steadiness and increase their stabilization. Chair stands and leg raises are great balance exercises for the elderly.

These are some of the greatest exercises for elderly adults. If you are caring for your elderly loved one, get them involved in these types of exercises. Have them start out slow and remember to clear the exercises by their doctor before they start any workout regimen. Also, keep in mind that no matter what your loved one feels they can do, they should never overdo it. This can cause them more pain and inflammation. Doing just the right amount of exercise is all they need to do to stay safe, increase their balance, and reduce their risk of falls. It might be helpful for you to do these exercises with them.

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Sources
Health.harvard.edu
Medlineplus.gov

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Andy Howardis a Bay Area Native who holds a BA in Political Science (University of Colorado at Boulder, ’97). After college Andy worked in the surging tech industry.His Grandmother however, would suffer a significant decline in health and ultimately needed in-home care. The experience of a loved one depending on outside help to age in place proved to be pivotal for Andy as he left the tech industry in 2002 for an opportunity in the home care world with a large provider. After having success in home care, but being frustrated by corporate constraints Andy founded HomeCare Professionals in 2005.He methodically built the company one client at a time by focusing on hiring quality caregivers to ensure positive outcomes. Currently Andy serves as the CEO of HomeCare Professionals and is also highly active in the non-profit organization California Association of Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) which advocates for a higher standard of in-home care for those who wish to remain living at home in California.

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