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EXERCISE and BALANCE
Live Strong and Safe: Fall Prevention

Muscle strengthening, balance training and flexibility exercises are most effective at reducing older adults’ fall risk.

   EXERCISING CAN HELP SENIORS TO:

  • Maintain Independence
  • Prevent Disability
  • Prolong meaningful life


   BENEFITS OF REGULAR ACTIVITY:

  • Feel Better
  • Have More Energy
  • Reduce Stress
  • Lose Weight
  • Get stronger, not weaker
  • Stay fit while learning to live with chronic disease

 

Take 5 to Exercise! (An original A4AA Program)
The Take 5 program teaches seniors how to perform simple exercises that they can do on their own, in the comfort of their own homes.  Area 4 uses laminated instruction cards to help folks remember how to do each movement properly.  (Everyone should consult their doctor before beginning an exercise routine.)

    Basic Chair Exercises
         > Enhances flexibility and balance
         > No special equipment necessary
         > Download the Exercise Card (pdf format)

    Exercise Band Chair Exercises
         > Builds strength
         > Bands of different tension strengths can be used
         > Download the Exercise Band Card (pdf format) 
     

 

Exercise Programs and Services Locally

For providers, the First Step to Active Health website includes a sample kit of materials to lead various types of exercises for people 50 and older.

For seniors, Family Doctor.org offers practical information and tips on exercises

 

 

 

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