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Blog
Check out
Lucy
Andrew's
Elder Care
Blog:
Keeping
Seniors Active and Healthy
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"The only
thing that stands between a man and
what he wants from life is often
merely the will to try it and the
faith to believe that it is
possible."
-Richard M.
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Happy
New Year!
It is easy
to identify seniors who are
excited about life. They are
active and well groomed, they
watch what they eat and do not
sleep their days away. They do
not seek to isolate themselves.
Instead they strive to maintain
the highest level of well being:
physically, mentally and
emotionally. The following
article will discuss ways for
seniors to stay healthy and stay
independent. Enjoy!
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January is
International Quality of
Life Month
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For a frail
person, the main goal is to be as
independent as possible. The way to
do this is to increase strength,
maintain balance, focus on
flexibility, and increase endurance.
Did you know?
Habit is
the single best predictor of
inactivity. Often a lifetime of
ingrained behavior must be
overcome. Incorporating
exercise as part of a previously
established routine will make it
easier to remember to exercise.
Include simple exercises in a
daily routine to meet goals!
Tips for incorporating
exercise into daily activities:
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Exercise in
short, 10-minute bouts.
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Set a schedule.
The key is to set aside specific
days and times for exercise,
making it just as much a regular
part of a daily schedule as
everything else.
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Wear comfortable
clothes that don't restrict
movement.
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Wear leg warmers
or over-the-knee socks that can
help prevent sore muscles in the
lower leg.
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If a movement causes pain,
stop! The old adage "No pain,
no gain" is not true.
Remember...
The goals
are to increase strength,
maintain balance, focus on
flexibility, and increase
endurance:
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Include a
single set of 10 to 15
repetitions using 8 to 10
different exercises, performed 2
to 3 times per week.
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Each
repetition should be performed
slowly, through a full range of
motion while avoiding holding
one's breath.
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The
exercise program should involve
all major muscle groups.
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Stretch
major muscle groups once per day
after exercise when muscles are
more compliant.
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Incorporate a balance training
and weight transfer program
twice per week.
Endurance:
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Engage in
moderate aerobic activity for a
combined total of at least 30
minutes, most days of the week.
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Individual
bouts of activity may be as
brief as 10 minutes.
When
should a doctor be consulted?
If muscles
or joints are sore the day after
exercising, too much exercise
may have been done. Next time,
exercise at a lower intensity.
If the pain or discomfort
persists, talk to the doctor.
Also talk to the doctor if any
of the following symptoms are
experienced while exercising:
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chest
pain or pressure
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trouble breathing or
excessive shortness of
breath
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light-headedness or
dizziness
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difficulty with balance
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nausea
At
Your Service Home Care has
the trained support staff to
assist with activities that
enable independence at
home. Our services are
designed to meet individual
needs. Contact us for more
information.
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Caregiver
Spotlight: Idalio Solorio
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Originally
from Mexico, Idalia moved to
California with aspirations of
being a caregiver. She has been
a caregiver for twelve years and
her experience shows through the
satisfaction of those she cares
for. Idalia is highly respected
by all those she serves, and is
a delight to work with. When
not working, Idalia eagerly
spends her time cheering on her
three sons, all outstanding
soccer players. We appreciate
Idalia's dedication,
compassion and great work
ethic. Great job!
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Sincerely,
Lucy
Andrews
At Your
Service Home Care
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At Your Service CEO designated
as one of the top 150
National Home Care Experts in the
country at the
National Home Care's Strategic Planning
Session in Phoenix, Az.
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