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At this age, we are no longer exercising. We are in training at the University level so that we can get off the toilet at 90. We don't want to do this alone.
Ha! In the past, this was the time of the year I’d get all worked up to hunt down the yellow tag clothing and beauty at TJMAXX and Marshall’s. Still do it, but now it’s finding the grippy yoga socks, the fat handled hand exercise squeeze's, balancing foam sq’s, that is my hunt.
Not about to buy $75 Bala Bangles. But finding them for $13 at Chez Marshall’s, yessssssss.
Ha! Reminds me, I used to attend a ladies gathering where one lady in her mid 70’s always left early to go to the gym. As she was leaving she’d say “squats, ladies, squats, you’ll appreciate being able to get your own self up from the toilet one day!”
Wow. I thought it was just me, that I was doing something very wrong. It seems a few months ago I was walking down the street in giant strides, feeling strong. Now I'm so slow! Knees and hips hurt. I take tai chi classes and about to start a bone breathing class. I go to the chiropractor a couple times a month and have asked my medical doctor about these pains, but do not want to get injections and/or replacements eventually, which is all the advice I got from her.
In one year I had 3 surgeries, one with some arm damage. I am slowing down and after 9 months of PT, I felt like I plateaued. I occasionally work with a personal trainer who is also a senior. The way I keep up in my ability to get up from the floor is to work out at least 30 min every day. I already have adaptive hardware in my home
Whoa! I’m not sure that I could have done the stand to sit on floor cross legged and back up again without hands at 35, never mind now at 60. At 20-25 think I probably could have. I did a lot of yoga in those days.
There is another test where you sit down and stand up from a chair without using your hands or arms at all with a certain number of reps per age bracket considered good. That one I can do at this point. Hope to maintain indefinitely.
I was feeling pretty fit; I walk more than 10K steps per day and fitbit's cardio load feature tells me I'm maintaining my fitness level. Then I came across the fitness "sit-rise" challenge which supposedly is a predictor of longevity. oof. Can't get down, sure as h*** can't get up either.
I started doing Jazzercise in July. I've been neglecting myself. I admit I am depressed, I feel I have a black cloud hanging over my head these days but I decided to make time for these classes which I do at least 5 days a week.
My weight was steadily climbing and I needed to build some muscle. . It was tough in the beginning because I was really out of shape and the lower back exercises done on the floor mat made me miserable. I've been gradually increasing the weight and sometimes I can get up to ten pound hand weights.
I'm persevering and find I have a more stamina. I can now make it up the hill to my apartment building without stopping three times to catch my breath. I'm still able to get up off the toilet. Now there's something to be thankful for. I always think of that Grace and Frankie episode about the I Rise. LOL.
Gershun, There are things you can do to improve that. Well, that is what I am reading. You will need to learn when it's too much, and slow yourself down.
I have started moving my legs around before trying to get out of bed. That gets the blood circulating, but it's a whole other game to be standing on my legs, feet and ankles that hurt. So far, I have always made it to the little room down the hall.
If we start a routine now, maybe what is coming will be preventable?
You should see me trying to straighten up when I'm getting up off of the couch. It's like I have to unfold my body now. I'm only 64! I can't imagine what I'll be like in 20 years.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Not about to buy $75 Bala Bangles. But finding them for $13 at Chez Marshall’s, yessssssss.
There is another test where you sit down and stand up from a chair without using your hands or arms at all with a certain number of reps per age bracket considered good. That one I can do at this point. Hope to maintain indefinitely.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9LLfnKAc2LA
My weight was steadily climbing and I needed to build some muscle. . It was tough in the beginning because I was really out of shape and the lower back exercises done on the floor mat made me miserable. I've been gradually increasing the weight and sometimes I can get up to ten pound hand weights.
I'm persevering and find I have a more stamina. I can now make it up the hill to my apartment building without stopping three times to catch my breath. I'm still able to get up off the toilet. Now there's something to be thankful for. I always think of that Grace and Frankie episode about the I Rise. LOL.
I do squats and leg lifts while I wait for the microwave or the kettle to boil. Every little thing counts.
There are things you can do to improve that. Well, that is what I am reading.
You will need to learn when it's too much, and slow yourself down.
I have started moving my legs around before trying to get out of bed. That gets the blood circulating, but it's a whole other game to be standing on my legs, feet and ankles that hurt. So far, I have always made it to the little room down the hall.
If we start a routine now, maybe what is coming will be preventable?
You should see me trying to straighten up when I'm getting up off of the couch. It's like I have to unfold my body now. I'm only 64! I can't imagine what I'll be like in 20 years.