Exercise: Types + Impact
Gentle stretching, chair yoga, or Tai Chi help improve this important skill that keeps you from falling.
What is balance or flexibility?
This resource is available on site here at Hattie Holmes! She can offer nutrition counseling and guide dietary changes for optimal bone health. Who is this registered dietitian?
Who is Brenda Nisbett-Moore?
These tight-fitting garments apply pressure to the legs to prevent blood from pooling and clotting in the veins following surgery.
What are compression socks?
This one-sided simple support helps many older adults keep their balance during walks or outdoor activities?
What is a cane?
Drinking plenty of this helps keep joints lubricated and muscles functioning properly.
What is water?
Walking, swimming, or dancing are examples of this category of exercise that help your heart and lungs stay strong.
What is cardio? (or aerobic exercise)
The DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) created the Senior MedExpress program to get people where they need to go! This program provides what type of service to adults over the age of 60, with a diagnosed condition, to get to medical and health-related public benefits appointments?
What is transportation?
These two joint replacement surgeries are performed on more than 1 million Americans every year.
What is the hip and knee?
Temperature wraps/pads can assist with pain relief and improved mobility. What type of temperature can help to increase circulation and relax muscles?
What is heat/warm/high?
This colorful group of foods - like berries and peppers - provides antioxidants that support healing.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This kind of exercise helps you stay flexible and makes everyday movements, like bending or reaching, easier.
What is stretching?
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) offers an exemption from this tiresome winter responsibility for adults over the age of 65.
What is shoveling?
This type of professional helps you safely get out of bed, walk, and climb stairs after surgery.
What is a physical therapist?
People want to keep this close to them to call a neighbor or family member if they fall.
What are cell phones?
Dairy products and fortified cereals are good sources of this nutrient.
What is calcium?
Lifting light weights or using resistance bands helps with this kind of training that keeps muscles strong.
What is strength training? (or resistance exercise?)
The DACL Safe at Home Program makes adaptations (i.e. handrails, grab bars, and stair lifts) in the homes of DC residents over the age of 60, to prevent what incident from occurring?
What are falls?
After surgery, your doctor may prescribe this type of medicine to prevent infections.
What are antibiotics?
True or false, when using a cane, you should hold it on your weaker side of the body.
What is false?
This nutrient, found in bananas and potatoes, helps prevent muscle cramps.
What is potassium?
When weightlifting, you should use weights that you can lift this many times before they become too heavy.
What is 10 times?
The DC Department of “_____&_____,” offers a variety of exercise classes and competitive sports for older adults. Who doesn’t love to be outdoors!
What is Parks and Recreation?
Good hydration and fiber intake help prevent this common post-surgery issue that creates stomach discomfort and makes walking harder.
What is constipation?
You can place this lighted device near your bed or hallway to make nighttime trips to the bathroom safer.
What is a motion sensor night light?
This type of diet, rich in whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, supports strong muscles and bones.
What is the Mediterranean diet?