Experts, including caregivers highly recommend that seniors stay active as much as possible. Exercise promotes longevity, enhances strength and balance, energizes, and prevents or delays diseases. It also enhances mood and cognitive functions.
Healthcare professionals from in-home care services will assist clients in doing exercises.
Older adults should do two and a half hours of moderate aerobic exercise like brisk walking per week. This equates to approximately 30 minutes on weekdays. They should also do strength training exercises for at least 2 days per week. For balance and flexibility, they can work on it daily.
We recommend that you ask for assistance from caregivers like those providing daily assistance in Colorado when exercising.
Warm-up exercises for 5 minutes before exercising is essential, such as slow walking and stretching. Incorporate cool-down exercises as well for 5 minutes after exercising and longer periods during warmer weather.
As a safety tip, remember that people over 50 who are not used to exercise need to check with their respective doctor first before beginning a routine exercise. There are other reasons why there’s a need to check with the physician before embarking on an exercise program like blood clots, chest pain or pressure, an infection, a hernia, recent surgery, etc. Doctors from our care provider will make sure that we can exercise effectively and safely.
At Colorado Choice CARE SERVICES, you can avail of excellent healthcare services from our highly proficient healthcare professionals who can aid you in keeping your health, including helping you exercise. Feel free to contact us and know about our home care in Aurora, Colorado.
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