What Kind of Ground Rules Does Your Senior Need for Exercise?
Moving a little more regularly can be hugely beneficial for your elderly family member, but it helps to have some rules of engagement in mind so that she doesn’t get hurt.
Double Check that it’s Safe for Her to Exercise
Elderly Care in Winter Garden, FL: Seniors and Exercise
The very first thing that you need to do before helping your senior to start a new exercise program is to talk with her doctor. This is going to help to make sure that it’s safe for her to move more and in a variety of ways. Her doctor may have a recommendation also about the types of exercise your senior should consider.
Boredom Isn’t Required
Lots of times exercise equates to boring activities, but that’s not how your senior really has to look at exercise. The entire goal is for your elderly family member to move more and having fun is a pleasant side effect of that. Look for activities that your senior already enjoys or that she’s highly likely to enjoy. Experiment a bit and find combinations she likes.
Slow and Steady Is Always Better
There doesn’t have to be any reason for your senior to be setting new world records with any of these activities. Again, it’s not about her doing a lot, it’s about her being a little more active. There’s a big difference in the focus involved in each of those goals, and that difference greatly affects what your senior does and how she does it.
Consistency Is Super Important
What really matters is that your elderly family member is actively doing what she can to become consistent with moving more. That is going to give her much bigger payoffs than wearing herself out or trying to do more than she’s able to do on a regular basis. Even if she’s only able to spend a few minutes stretching, but she does that every day, she’s going to see results.
She May Need or Want a Buddy
Having an exercise buddy might be more about safety than anything else for your elderly family member. If she has friends or family members who want to exercise with her, that is a great idea. Another idea could be to have elderly care providers available during her exercise time. They can offer her companionship, but also peace of mind because she’ll know that someone is there with her.
Keeping your elderly family member healthy and safe is your biggest goal as a caregiver and when she’s moving a little more regularly, that’s a lot easier.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering elderly care in Winter Garden, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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