It’s a natural for home bound seniors to resist exercise. Many would rather sit in front of the television all day. There are lots of reasons to avoid activity, some seniors are fearful of falls and avoid activity because of the risk of falls, but is inactivity a good remedy for avoiding falls and what are the health effects? A recent study published in Diabetologia found that spending a long time sitting down remains bad for seniors.
Dr. Emma Wilmot, who led the study, said it was clear that those who sat the most had a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and death than those who sat the least.
There is evidence that being sedentary negatively affects glucose levels and increases insulin resistance - but scientists do not yet know how. But it is clear that anyone who spends lots of time sitting or lying down would benefit from replacing some of that time by standing or walking.
Home aides can play a role in implementing daily activities that will encourage a senior to walk or exercise during the day. Of course, a physician needs to be consulted before any exercise regime is started.www.assistinghands-naperville.com
I know it is very difficult for home bound seniors to get engaged in any activity with a personal experience I can say that if we do exercise with them they also start doing exercise and the best medicine for elders is let them play with their grand kids you will see a very fast improvement in their health
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My grandma's health and over all well being became worst when she started to spend more time in doors in the home. She gave up on exercise and activity because she was afraid she would fall. Once I noticed this habit forming, I decided to get her a medical alarm system.Now she can walk around the backyard and outside around the block and she feels safe. I would recommend 1st talking to the senior to see why they aren't exercising, then working to start their fitness plan.
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ReplyDeleteSometimes the lack of activity is preceded by an illness, death of a family member, or depression.
Key times to maintain your activity level is after a hospitalization or skilled rehab. For every day a senior is in bed it can take one to two weeks to recover.
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