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simple, indoor exercises for PWD

I found this website recently and have used it successfully with my mom who has dementia.  She is able to do the exercises independently.   I stream them on my computer and use an exterior speaker so we can make it loud enough for her.    

Here is the link:  https://yes2next.com/free-workout-videos/#walking

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  • LaurenB
    LaurenB Member Posts: 211
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    Thanks for sharing!
  • Jgirl57
    Jgirl57 Member Posts: 487
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    Thank you!
  • TXLulu
    TXLulu Member Posts: 10
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    Thank you!! Excellent videos, approved by this retired PT.  I would suggest starting with seated 5 min before attempting standing, especially if your LO has balance issues.  Work up to 10min before beginning any of the HIIT videos, especially if LO has any cardiac issues.  Even 30sec of high intensity interval training could be too much for someone with pre-existing cardiac problems.

    I did the 5min standing walking video and felt a slight increase in heart rate.  Seated videos might be best for LO with hip or knee pain/arthritis.

    Thanks again!!

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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