The Importance of Movement and Exercise for Seniors: Insights from a Geriatric Physiotherapist

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Mercedes Fernandez, from Mouvement Geriatric Physiotherapy, joins Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor to discuss the importance of movement and exercise for seniors. Mercedes shares her personal and professional journey in geriatric kinesiology and how she transitioned to working with older adults online. She explains the benefits of remote training, including the ability to record sessions and provide personalized exercises for clients to practice at home. Mercedes emphasizes the importance of movement for seniors, highlighting how it can improve circulation, prevent stiffness and pain, and enhance overall health. She also discusses the role of movement in dementia care and shares personal experiences with her grandmothers. Mercedes concludes by providing information on how to contact her and access her resources.

Takeaways

• Movement and exercise are crucial for seniors to maintain their health and well-being.
• Remote training allows for personalized exercises and the ability to record sessions for clients to practice at home.
• Regular movement can improve circulation, prevent stiffness and pain, and enhance overall health.
• Individuals with memory loss or dementia can especially benefit from movement and outdoor experiences.
• It is important to prioritize health to ensure a better quality of life as we age.

So, tune in, and let's support our aging population together, one step at a time.
Host: Attorney Bob Mannor
Guest: Mercedes Fernandez of Mouvement Geriatric Physiotherapy
Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto
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