Home Care: Exercise Assistance

Home Care: Exercise Assistance

Maintaining a good exercise program catered to the individuals needs can be the catalyst in avoiding future trips to the hospital. A simple walk or exercise program can not only promote good health but it can also invigorate the mind.

The following strategies may include in the care plan:
  • Supervising active motion exercise: involve physical effort exerted into muscular activity. These exercises can include active range of motion, like stretching, or general stroke rehabilitation exercises where you move your muscles through therapeutic movements
  • Assisting passive motion exercise: range of motion (ROM) exercises are done (eg. Stretching) to preserve flexibility and mobility of the joints of consumers
  • Escort consumers to join group classes to provide an opportunity for social interaction and may help prevent loneliness