As we age, it is important to keep as active as possible. The more we move around, the better we are. It can become a challenge to get to the gym or the pool and our aging relatives will be well served if we can find a way to promote physical activity.
We need to keep in mind the usual level of activity and be sure that we don’t push our relative or friend to exceed their own capacity for exercise. If you have never been a runner but want to enter the New York Marathon, take the time to find a trainer. If you have always been a runner but have never run a marathon it would still be a good idea to work with a trainer. Remember that some activity is better than no activity and take it slowly if you want to ramp it up.
Sometimes you only need a little help to stay involved in an activity that has always been of interest, sometimes you need to abandon an activity and substitute something else. Also, sometimes you need to explore alternative methods of continuing to be involved in activity when your status changes due to a change in medical status.
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