Exercise

Muscle strengthening exercises, combined with balance exercises and moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity can help older adults live longer, reduce the chance of a fall, and keep them fit and independent. A good exercise program for older adults should include:

• 20-30 minutes per day of moderate to vigorousintensity physical activity, such as brisk walking, dancing or cycling.
• Exercises to improve muscle strength at least twice a week; exercises where muscles get tired – after~10-12 repetitions.
• Balance exercises.
• Attention to posture and exercises for core muscles.

This 4-part series gives group exercise trainers & exercise professionals ideas to keep LTC residents safe from falls and fractures. The series focuses on: modifying exercises for residents who can’t stand, working with residents with dementia or cognitive impairment, and incorporating posture exercises.

This 4-part series aids physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants in keeping LTC residents safe from falls and fractures. The series focuses on: completing balance assessments and communicating with the team, doing balance and strength exercises with LTC residents, and involving LTC residents and their family members in completing exercises

This 4-part series aids restorative care staff in keeping LTC residents safe from falls and fractures. The series focuses on: spine sparing strategies, simple balance and strength exercises, and postural cues

This 4-part series help personal support workers in keeping LTC residents safe from falls and fractures. The series focuses on: transferring in and out of bed safely, proper wheelchair positioning, doing sit to stands with residents