http://www.sandwichINK.com/looking-for-a-warm-place-for-walking-exercises-for-seniors Encouragement for the Sandwich Generation dealing with the issues of caring for elderly parents while babysitting grandchildren Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:49:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.sandwichINK.com/looking-for-a-warm-place-for-walking-exercises-for-seniors/comment-page-1#comment-1531 Kaye Swain Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:58:52 +0000 http://www.sandwichINK.com/?p=6140#comment-1531 Hi Kevin, What a great idea for walking in apartments and condos. We were in an apartment for several months last year but it was all outside. However some senior apartments nearby were all enclosed and would have been perfect for that. :) Hi Kevin, What a great idea for walking in apartments and condos. We were in an apartment for several months last year but it was all outside. However some senior apartments nearby were all enclosed and would have been perfect for that.

]]> http://www.sandwichINK.com/looking-for-a-warm-place-for-walking-exercises-for-seniors/comment-page-1#comment-1530 Kevin Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:14:01 +0000 http://www.sandwichINK.com/?p=6140#comment-1530 Good idea. Although I love winter, the snow and cold can make it difficult for seniors to get out for a walk. Many of my clients are discouraged with not being able to walk due to the cold and snow. I'll start recommending they head out to walmart or one of the other superstores to get some exercise (and shop). Some of the senior communities even have a free shuttle to these places for shopping... now they can also say it's for exercise! Another idea... I also have clients that simply walk around their apartment/condo building. They start from the top and take the elevator between floors. Those with 4 wheeled walkers can even sit down for a rest along the way. Good idea. Although I love winter, the snow and cold can make it difficult for seniors to get out for a walk. Many of my clients are discouraged with not being able to walk due to the cold and snow. I’ll start recommending they head out to walmart or one of the other superstores to get some exercise (and shop). Some of the senior communities even have a free shuttle to these places for shopping… now they can also say it’s for exercise! Another idea… I also have clients that simply walk around their apartment/condo building. They start from the top and take the elevator between floors. Those with 4 wheeled walkers can even sit down for a rest along the way.

]]> http://www.sandwichINK.com/looking-for-a-warm-place-for-walking-exercises-for-seniors/comment-page-1#comment-1507 Kaye Swain Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:32:35 +0000 http://www.sandwichINK.com/?p=6140#comment-1507 Hi Ron, Thanks for stopping by. That's a great idea about using Adult Day Care centers for exercises for seniors. Another option in some areas can be senior centers that offer options for exercises for seniors. A good friend of mine can go walk on treadmills, swim in the indoor pool, or just meander around their inside track at her own speed. All great ways to stay active in spite of the cold. :) Hi Ron, Thanks for stopping by. That’s a great idea about using Adult Day Care centers for exercises for seniors. Another option in some areas can be senior centers that offer options for exercises for seniors. A good friend of mine can go walk on treadmills, swim in the indoor pool, or just meander around their inside track at her own speed. All great ways to stay active in spite of the cold.

]]> http://www.sandwichINK.com/looking-for-a-warm-place-for-walking-exercises-for-seniors/comment-page-1#comment-1503 Ron Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:46:15 +0000 http://www.sandwichINK.com/?p=6140#comment-1503 Walking is so beneficial for seniors. Exercise will help prevent health problems. Seniors can walk a little each day to keep up with their exercise. I agree that finding a place to walk may become challenging in the winter months. Suggesting a Walmart or Target, or doing the mall walking, will be just as beneficial as walking outside. To get more exercise, adult day care programs offer activities during the day including exercise oriented activities. Adult Day Care centers can be found by going onto www.GeriCareFinder.com and searching with the free search! Walking is so beneficial for seniors. Exercise will help prevent health problems. Seniors can walk a little each day to keep up with their exercise. I agree that finding a place to walk may become challenging in the winter months. Suggesting a Walmart or Target, or doing the mall walking, will be just as beneficial as walking outside.
To get more exercise, adult day care programs offer activities during the day including exercise oriented activities. Adult Day Care centers can be found by going onto http://www.GeriCareFinder.com and searching with the free search!

]]> http://www.sandwichINK.com/looking-for-a-warm-place-for-walking-exercises-for-seniors/comment-page-1#comment-3002 Kaye Swain Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:46:05 +0000 http://www.sandwichINK.com/?p=6140#comment-3002 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Ways to encourage senior parents to get their walking exercises in cold weather! http://bit.ly/d3HYKz</span></span> Ways to encourage senior parents to get their walking exercises in cold weather! http://bit.ly/d3HYKz

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