LLT have marked International Day of the Older Person on 1st October 2021 with the launch of 7 days of Moving Prompts …. a small, simple but potentially impactful tool to encourage and prompt more frequent movement across the day. #7days #MMYM We know that those that move the least have the most to gain. We…
The Stroke Association have produced a great guide on recovery from Stroke. Chapter 4 in particular provides very useful information for Stroke Survivors to support home exercise recovery (in addition to group programmes they might be involved in). It covers a variety of exercises they can do at home dependent on the severity of the…
For those of you working with older people that do not want to join a group, then LiFE is for you!. Published by Lindy Clemson and colleagues, this programme combines strength and balance exercises into everyday life and attempts lifestyle change techniques. The manuals, for the older person, come in three progressions in a line…
This home exercise booklet promotes strength and better balance. It was put together with lottery funding for the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Antrim Borough Council and the Northern Partnership for Physical Activity with exercise descriptions and pictures from Later Life Training. Please use responsibly but it is available to download free.
Exercise and Fitness for the Older Adult by the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness and edited by Wayne H. Osness. Available from Amazon.
Exercises for Osteoporosis: A Safe and Effective Way to Build Bone Density and Muscle Strength and Improve Posture and Flexibility for Women and Men by Daniels and Dianne. Available from Amazon.
Beautiful Bones without Hormones: The All-new Natural Diet and Exercise Program to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis and Keep Your Bones Healthy and Strong by Leon Root and Betty Kelly Sargent. Available from Amazon.
Exercise your way to healthier bones the Danny O’Dell way. Available to download as a pdf from Amazon.
The Silent Thief: Bone-Building Exercises and Essential Strategies to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis (Your Personal Health) by Karine Bohme
and Frances Budden.
Available from Amazon.
Exercise for Strong Bones: A Step-by-step Program to Prevent Osteoporosis and Stay Fit and Active for Life.
This book is spiral bound so you can turn a page and view it while exercising.
Joan Bassey and Susie Dinan.
Available from Amazon.
