Is Fitness Still Important To Those With Dementia?
Caring for those who suffer from dementia or cognitive disabilities can be challenging from day to day. There are many aspects of this care that must be coordinated and planned to ensure a safe and meaningful quality of life for the patient. In this episode we focus on the role of physical fitness for these patients and how important is it to keep those with dementia physically active.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Why we thought this topic was important to bring to light and how there is very little information regarding the importance of physical fitness for those who suffer from dementia.
2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with patients that have dementia and the challenges involved.
3). How being physically active helps improve balance and prevent falls which can occur frequently for these types of patients.
4). Ways to help motivate patients to want to exercise and help them be more open to movement.
5). How Meredith designed her Cognitive Series Workouts which are targeted towards those with dementia and cognitive issues.
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We hope the information we’ve shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who provides care for those with dementia or cognitive disabilities. Being aware of all aspects of this kind of care is important to helping maintain a successful quality of life in these patients and their families.
Team Meredith
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Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.
Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
