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Easy exercises to keep seniors active in Schererville, Indiana

Easy exercises to keep seniors active recommended by Visiting Angels of Schererville in Schererville, Indiana, and surrounding areas.

Doing routine and straightforward exercises can keep the older loved ones in your life healthy for longer. Despite many seniors’ fear of hurting themselves while exercising due to their age, mobility, weight, or chronic pain, there are advantages to completing a regular and appropriate exercise routine. 

Benefits of this type of home care staff from Visiting Angels of Schererville in Schererville, Indiana, and surrounding areas include improving cognitive function, mobility and balance, overall mood, and managing weight. Preventing chronic pain is also a significant plus.

No gym membership required

Sit in a chair to do the following exercise: 

  1. Hold two light weights at your side while your palms face toward your body. 
  2. Straighten your back as you sit in the chair, keeping your chest pushing forward and your core tight. 
  3. Slowly raise the weights until your arms become parallel with the floor as you maintain a tight core and straight back. 
  4. Finish by slowly lowering your arms back down to where you started. 
  5. Stretching your calf muscles can bring relief to your joints and increase flexibility. 

Start by standing to do the following exercise:

  1. With one leg forward and slightly bent while the other is straight behind you.
  2. Use a wall or counter for support if it helps you. 
  3. Gently press your rear heel until the point when your posterior calf begins to stretch. 
  4. Hold this position for at least 10 seconds but no more than 30 seconds. 
  5. Repeat this exercise with the other leg.

Other options

Yoga or Tai Chi can be done from home via classes found online you follow and instructions given by a teacher. A walk around the neighborhood or at a park with your in home caregiver is another excellent, low-impact way to keep yourself healthy and can also help you socialize with others. Remember to always check with a doctor before doing any exercises.

Contact Visiting Angels

Staff at Visiting Angels of Schererville will help to motivate your loved ones to remain active even in their later years. A qualified in home caregiver can be there as a walking partner or to remind your loved one to do their exercises recommended by their doctor. 
To find out more about our in home care services, call 219-500-5896 to speak with one of our compassionate caregivers.

 

Serving Schererville, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Munster, Dyer, and the Surrounding Area

Visiting Angels SCHERERVILLE, IN
2340 Cline Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: 219-322-6100
Fax: 219-322-6144

Serving Schererville, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Munster, Dyer, and the Surrounding Area

Visiting Angels SCHERERVILLE, IN
2340 Cline Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: 219-322-6100
Fax: 219-322-6144