Mobility Activity for Seniors
Rhode Island Home Care enables seniors to live happy, healthy, and independent lives in their own homes.
One of the best mobility activities for aging seniors is the Day at the Beach. This stretching exercise allows seniors to have some exercise and physical activity. It is one of the preferred activities for seniors who have poor vision. Though most seniors will be able to complete the activity on their own, some may need verbal guidance when they first begin. Regardless, the senior will benefit from this stretching exercise if done daily.
1. Take a beach ball and hold it at chest level. Both hands should be on the ball.
2. Stretch the arms outward. Make sure to keep them as straight as possible.
3. Return to the original position with the arms at the chest.
4. Each motion should be help for 10 counts. This will ensure the stretch is complete and that the senior is getting the maximum effect from this mobility activity.
5. This activity can be done anywhere the senior is comfortable. To add to the exercise, do it while listening to music. If desired, the senior can also move their feet to the beat of the music while doing the exercise.
Source: getmommoving.com
Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.
