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Physical Activity for Older People: Training Slides
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Covering: The benefits of physical activity Physical activity recommendations for older adults (65+) Getting active in Staffordshire Daily living equipment and technology to help with getting more active Support in Staffordshire
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The benefits of physical activity: It’s never too late to get active and improve your health. People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing: Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Stroke Some cancers (like colon and breast cancer) Dementia and Alzheimer's disease It can also improve: Self-esteem Mood Sleep quality Independence
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Physical activity and falls: Doing regular physical activity can help to prevent falls. Older people who do regular physical activity can reduce their risk of falling by 30%. Doing exercise improves strength, balance and flexibility. This helps people to feel stronger and more confident on their feet.
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Physical activity for older adults: Activity: In groups, discuss: How much physical activity older adults (65+) should be doing a week. What types of activities they should be doing. Feedback.
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Overview of physical activity recommendations for older adults (65+): Be physically active every day. Do activities that improve strength, balance and flexibility on at least 2 days a week. Do at least 2 and a half hours of moderate intensity activity a week. or 1 hour 15 minutes of vigorous intensity activity (if already active). or A combination of both moderate and vigorous intensity activity. Reduce time spent sitting or lying down.
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Be physically active every day: Adults aged 65 and over should aim to be physically active every day. Any activity is better than none. The more they do the better, even if it’s just light activity. Examples of light activity include: Getting up to make a cup of tea Moving around the home Cleaning and dusting
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Strength, balance and flexibility activities: Do activities that improve strength, balance and flexibility on at least 2 days a week. Examples of muscle-strengthening activities include: Carrying heavy shopping bags Heavy gardening, like digging Using the stairs regularly Examples of balance and flexibility activities include: Tai Chi Bowls Dance
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Moderate intensity activity: Do at least 2 and a half hours of moderate intensity activity a week (this could be 30 minutes activity, five times a week). Start small and build up gradually – just 10 minutes physical activity at a time provides benefits. Examples of moderate intensity activities include: Brisk walking Riding a bike Dancing Pushing a lawn mower Or….
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Vigorous intensity activity: Do 1 hour 15 minutes of vigorous intensity activity (if already active). These are activities that make people breathe hard and fast. Examples of vigorous intensity activities include: Jogging or running Fast swimming Aerobics Football Or do a combination of both (moderate and vigorous intensity activity).
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Reduce time spent sitting or lying down: Older adults should reduce time spent sitting or lying down. It’s important to break up long periods of not moving with some activity.
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Getting active in Staffordshire: What activities to try? It could be something new like Zumba or Tai Chi. Or older adults may like to do familiar activities that they used to enjoy. Walking netball and walking football are popular. Walking is a great way to become more active. And it’s free!
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Getting active in Staffordshire: How to find activities? Use SASSOT’s ‘Activity Finder’ to find out about activities and sports clubs in Staffordshire. Staffordshire Connects has a section on ‘Getting Active’ in Staffordshire. This can be easily searched by district. Get active at home. The NHS website has a range of exercise videos for all abilities. Including: chair-based exercises, strength exercises, and exercises for people with specific health problems, like arthritis.
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Daily living equipment and technology to help with getting more active: Daily living equipment and technology can help people to keep their independence. There are lots of affordable products out there that can really help. Some things can even be bought from supermarkets or high street shops. The Living Made Easy website gives advice on daily living equipment and technology. It includes a section on ‘Leisure’.
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Examples of daily living equipment and technology to help with getting more active:
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Support in Staffordshire Everyone Health: Free service for those 50 and over who live in specific areas of Staffordshire. Provide support with: Physical Activity, Falls Prevention, Stopping Smoking, Social Isolation and Loneliness, Weight Management, Malnutrition and Health Checks. Visit the Everyone Health website, or call: 0333 005 0095. Falls Management Services: Search for ‘Falls’ on Staffordshire Connects to find about Falls Management Services in your local area.
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‘Teach-back’ Role Play Activity – Physical Activity Activity: Work in pairs. One person to be the ‘friend/relative’ who will be giving information and advice on physical activity. The other person to be the ‘older person’ who currently does very little physical activity. Read the context, then role play the scenario. Swap roles, if time. Feedback.