SENIOR EXERCISE

Senior care homes offer exercise classes and equipment such as pools, gyms and walking areas. Most important, staff,family and peers can encourage participation and enjoyment of the activities.

Examples are: Sit and
be fit exercise classes, lap swimming, gentle aerobics, circuit
training, aqua aerobics, Tai Chi, planned hikes, personal training,
golf group outings, cognitive fitness, balance and fall prevention,
meditation, computer training. Daily contact and assessment by
professional caregivers can detect changes over time which require
attention such as changes in medication.