No Gym? No Worries! 3 Ways Caregivers Simplify Home Workouts for Seniors

Looking to kickstart your senior loved ones’ fitness resolutions without spending extra money on a gym membership? Our caregivers are here to help.

Read on to learn 3 ways our caregivers help seniors meet their fitness goals at home, or call (262)-439-8616 to speak directly with a caregiver coordinator near you in Brookfield, WI.

Get fit at home: 3 ways senior caregivers can help

1. Get active outdoors and stay safe with senior caregivers

Getting active outdoors comes in many different forms, from light gardening and gentle walks to senior sports and group exercise. Most outdoor activities are free, and they all bring a host of unique benefits for seniors beyond the standard salubrious effects of exercise, including:

• Enhanced memory function and attention span
• Improved immune system
• Lowered risk of vitamin D deficiencies
• Greater mental wellbeing
• Reduced risks of “cabin fever” and social isolation, and more

If you want your loved ones to reap these benefits, without having to worry about bad weather, COVID-19 transmission, or unmet care needs, our senior caregivers can help.

Not only can we help your loved one find great activities and outdoor spaces in Clinton Township, but we can also:

• Transport seniors to-and-from local parks and fun outdoor spaces
• Purchase any equipment that may be necessary for their outdoor activity
• Motivate your loved ones to get active and stay accountable to their goals
• Monitor and support seniors during their outings to ensure their safety and comfort
• Enforce COVID-19 safety protocols in high-risk settings and group events
• Make sure they are properly dressed for the weather
• Join in on the fun to keep them company and help break the ice in group settings

2.  Access virtual exercise classes with help from your caregiver

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brookfield’s senior center greatly expanded their online offerings, adding several virtual fitness programs to their event calendar.

Although the worst of the pandemic threat period is now behind us, many of these online resources are still available, on-demand and at no charge, with no equipment needed, and our caregivers can help your loved ones access them anytime by:

• Helping seniors find and sign up for virtual fitness programs
• Providing reminders so they don’t miss their chosen events
• Assisting with dressing and clearing space for their workout
• Purchasing any necessary equipment needed to follow along at home
• Providing safety monitoring, support, and encouragement, and more!

3.  Set up the ultimate home gym with help from your caregiver

Finding time to achieve our fitness goals is a lot easier when the gym is only a few steps away. If your loved one works well on their own, but their home gym setup is lacking, our caregivers can help. And contrary to popular opinion, you don’t need to spend a fortune on a home fitness setup, especially when your caregiver can help you shop smart.

To help you save money on your home gym and simplify setup, our caregivers can:

• Purchase low-cost, space-saving exercise equipment, such as exercise bands, light dumbbells, and medicine balls
• Search local yard sales and online classified ads for second-hand and/or barely-used exercise equipment
• Find senior-friendly workouts requiring minimal equipment, such as chair yoga and tai chi
• Look for deals on exercise equipment online and at local fitness depots
• Provide full support with setup

Get a free quote from senior caregivers in Brookfield, WI

To learn more ways we’re supporting seniors’ healthy lifestyles and independence with custom caregiver plans, you can:

• Call (262)-439-8616
• Email [email protected]
• Fill out our online contact form