As your elderly mom or dad ages they naturally lose muscle mass and arm strength which can be vital if they wish to age in place. Your loved one will want to learn how to keep up their muscle mass so they can be more independent. However, if your mom or dad already needs more help around the house, it will be important to look for the right help, like senior home care services. These professionals can ensure your senior mom or dad sticks to a wellness routine that promotes independence and ensures they’re living a high-quality life.
Here are some ways your loved one can boost their arm strength so they can do more around the house with the help of senior home care.
Arm Raises
Arm raises are significant for older adults to do because you can do them to the side or the front of the body. If your loved one is just working on building strength they can do this exercise without weights and just hold their arms out from their body for as long as they can. They can add light weights to increase difficulty and boost muscle mass as they work on strength. This can be done for a few minutes every morning and can help make a tremendous difference in their life. Working on arm strength will allow them to move things on their own, get dressed, hold things up, drink water, and do anything else they consider to be a normal part of life.
Bowling
If your loved one is pretty active bowling can be a great activity to do! The balls typically weigh between 8 and 15 pounds, and it involves some walking, too. If your loved one wants to do these activities but can’t drive, they may become frustrated with life. Having the right care in a place, like senior home care, can help make a huge difference in your loved ones’ lives. Working out doesn’t have to be a challenge, it can be something fun they already enjoy. Finding ways to get your loved one out will be crucial for their care. Bowling is one of the best ways to get them out of the house and increase arm strength and overall physical health.
Go Swimming
Swimming is such a great arm workout, but it is a full-body workout. No, this doesn’t mean your senior loved one should hop into the nearest lake. They should be going to an indoor pool with designated swim times and always a lifeguard on duty. This will help boost their overall physical health and ensure they can stay mobile and strong even during their final stages of life. Swimming often requires a lot of arm movement because that helps push your body through the water, which is why it is one of the best arm workouts for seniors. If your loved one needs help getting to the pool, this is something that senior home care can do for them. It is best to set up a weekly routine where your loved one has transportation to activities a few times a week.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care Services in North Knoxville TN please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (865) 539-5224
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Knoxville, Old City, Fort Sanders, Old Sevier, Edgewood, North Knoxville, Forest Heights, Sequoyah Hills, Knox County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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