EP149: Top 4 Exercises for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease

<p dir="ltr">Do you know the best ways to prevent falls as you age? Want to learn more about how physical therapy (PT) can be a game-changer?</p> <p dir="ltr">This information is important for all of us as we age but are especially important for caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s disease. </p> <p dir="ltr">Join me on today’s episode as we learn about low-cost, low-impact ways to stay strong with two amazing Physical Therapists who will answer these questions. </p> <p dir="ltr">Be sure to LISTEN TO THE END and get a FREE checklist for Top 4 Exercises for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease based on today’s episode.</p> <p dir="ltr">Key points covered in this episode:</p> <p dir="ltr">Main Point #1: Why are strength and balance exercises more important as we age? (compared to cardio) </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why are these things even more important for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease?</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">✔️Prevents Falls</p> <p dir="ltr">✔️Improves Cognition</p> <p dir="ltr">✔️Longevity</p> <p dir="ltr">✔️Independent longer</p> <p dir="ltr">✔️Improves overall function > increases socialization and quality of life</p> <p dir="ltr">Main Point #2:  Role of PT – PTs help with? When and How to get a PT referral: For Caregivers and persons living with Alzheimer’s disease</p> <p dir="ltr">Signs and symptoms that PT would be good for you…</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Get up and Go Test Exercise</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Preventative PT vs. Post-Trauma PT</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Main Point #3: So if you can’t go to PT, you’re not quite there, or you are at home with a loved one living with dementia ... What are the best exercises to do at home together?</p> <p dir="ltr">Here are the Top 4 Low Cost, Low Impact Exercises you can do at home (with safety reminders to build up to better balance and increasing strength)</p> <p dir="ltr">Whatever you do, it needs to ch