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Exercise Suggestions?

CarolineF
CarolineF Member Posts: 2
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The local senior center just canceled my dad's favorite light exercise class and I am looking for something to replace it. Does anyone have any online/youtube classes that their PWD enjoys and can follow without assistance? 

My dad has a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis and the class he enjoyed was a straightforward light cardio class. 

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  • sunnydove
    sunnydove Member Posts: 88
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    If he has Medicare he is eligible for free online classes here:

    Home | SilverSneakers

    You can also try Homepage - Senior Fitness With Meredith

  • LaurenB
    LaurenB Member Posts: 211
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    AARP has free online virtual classes for members and non- members.  I do them with my mom.  You can go to all sorts of classes.  You do need to register for each individual class and they will send you an email link for each class.
  • aannaa
    aannaa Member Posts: 31
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    Thanks for sharing. My neighbor will need it too.  He is overweight and the doctor said it would be good to lose some of it. So I found https://betterme.world/articles/1500-calorie-diet/ and read a lot of great low-calorie recipes there. This is great, but sports are also never superfluous
  • ricardo
    ricardo Member Posts: 189
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    I exercise daily,1/2 miles speed walk then 40 pushups. Sit-ups.20 leg raises

  • ricardo
    ricardo Member Posts: 189
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    need dumbbells

  • Ivanator
    Ivanator Member Posts: 1
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    edited July 6

    I've had good experiences with "Senior Fitness With Meredith." It's simple and easy to follow. For something different, consider a trampoline to mix up his routine. They're a fun way to stay active and can be a low-impact exercise option. I stumbled upon a reliable site that's been around for years, and they even offer guidance on finding the right size for your space.

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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