Physical Activity
What three types of exercise have we focused on in our groups?
What website can you use to find videos of these forms of exercise?
Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates
Name two ways to help decrease falls in the winter
walking sticks, grippers for the soles of your feet, salt on the driveway, indoor activities,
Name an activity we did throughout the semester in regards to mindfulness.
gratitude jars, body scan, mood boards
What website has the interactive historical timeline?
The British Museum
What two ways can you "travel" during covid?
Virtual tours of cities and museums AND traveling through recipes
Name two ways yoga can improve your physical health
Improve flexibility
Improve Balance
Improve Coordination
Name three medication side effects that increase your risk of falls
dizziness/disorientation, confusion, impaired memory, drowsiness, lack of coordination, unsteady gait, dehydration
What is the 5 senses activity?
5 things you see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste
What individual activities can you participate in during the winter?
coloring, jigsaw puzzles, volunteering, virtual travel
Endorphins are the body's "feel good" chemicals, what can you do to release them?
Laughing!
Name two important aspects to be mindful of to maintain safety during exercise
Breathing, safe environment, appropriate footwear, well lit, time of day
True or False: When falling, always try and catch yourself using your arm
FALSE - do not extend your arm in prep to fall. This increases the chance for upper extremity fractures.
What does the acronym G.L.A.D. stand for?
something you're GRATEFUL for
something you've LEARNED
something you've ACCOMPLISHED
something you are DELIGHTED about
What are some games/activities you can play with others virtually this winter?
jeopardy (jeopardylabs.com), happy hours, madlibs, scattergories, trivia, pictionary
Expressing ________ was shown to increase happiness, mental wellbeing, and connection.
Gratitude
What are two ways of practicing yoga or tai chi can improve your quality of life?
Decrease insomnia
Decrease stress and anxiety symptoms
Decrease depressive symptoms
95% of falls cause what type of injury?
hip fracture
Mindfulness is the active intention of paying attention to the present moment, in a nonjudgmental way.
Social participation and meaningful connection is essential to quality of life. How can you connect with others during the wintertime?
Zooming/Facetiming friends, reaching out to old connections/friends, virtual happy hours, creating gratitude routine in your house
Brain games such as lumosity, sudoku, crosswords etc.. are beneficial to brain functioning. How can these games impact brain function?
Decrease memory loss, create new ways of thinking, maintain cognition
Name two activities or daily tasks that you will benefit in by completing regular exercise?
ADLs - bathing, eating, hygiene, sleeping
IADLs - meal prep, shopping, household chores
Name three ways you can prevent falls inside your house
remove throw rugs or use double side rug tape, install grab bars, antistick/slip stickers in shower, remove clutter on floors and in hallways, tie ribbons around cords to make them visible, wear supportive footwear
Mindfulness can be embedded in activities by actively trying to remain in the present moment. How can we try to stay engaged in the present moment, and what are the benefits of mindfulness?
Be aware of sensations - touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing, direct your thoughts and awareness to present moment.
Benefits - alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia. Allows us to have more control of our reactions and behaviors.
Quarantining and staying indoors can cause the days to 'blend together'. What can you do to keep structure during your days?
Structure a daily routine - write a to-do list, list what you want to accomplish for the day.
Share something you are grateful for :)
Expressing gratitude is shown to increase joy!