Weekly Newsletter

May 3, 2023

Exercise for Older Adults & Family Caregivers:

Everyone involved in public health says exercise is important for EVERYONE.

Especially for older adults with multiple chronic health problems, such as:

diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, Parkinson's, post stroke, and lung disease.

Where do you start (if you're not already exercising)?

Talk to your Primary Care Provider about exercises and physical activities that are best for you. During your appointment, you can ask what types of exercises you would benefit from and if there are any exercises or activities you should avoid.

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How do you start once you've gotten the "green light" from your doctor?

It is key to take it slow and steady. Over-exercising can cause injury. It's best to maintain safety and a steady rate of progress.

Getting Started with exercise over 70:

You don't have to do everything at once.

To start, aim for some physical exercise

5 times per week.

The ultimate goal for "enough"

exercise per the CDC:

"Adults aged 65 and older need: at lease 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running. At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles. Plus activities to improve balance, such as standing on one foot."

17 great "evidence based" exercise programs for seniors online and in person:

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Active Choices
Active Living Every Day
AEA Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
AEA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (Land-based)
Bingocize
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Enhance Fitness
Fit and Strong!
Geri-Fit
Healthy Moves for Aging Well
On the Move
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)
Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention
Tai Chi Prime
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
Walk with Ease

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Here are 4 types of exercise older adults need:

Here's a great resource guide, online from the National Institute of Aging:

Exercise & Physical Activity for Healthy Aging

Check out our previous Webinar

for more on the Benefits of Exercise:

Presentation Link: (CLICK HERE)

May 2023:

Workshops & Events

Upcoming Caregiver Webinar:

Case Management for Older Adults and Family Caregivers

Wednesday, May 10th at 3:00pm

Online via Zoom

To register, click the link

below or email Susan: susan@daybreakcenters.org

Caring for the Caregiver Program & Support Group

DayBreak's 'Caring for the Caregiver' Program provides no charge, support groups for families caring for a loved one with dementia and other complex chronic conditions.

To learn more about the program and register for upcoming groups,

email Karen Kelleher, M.A.

(Caregiver Support Coordinator)