by 1gridadmin | Jan 26, 2021 | General
When it comes to fitting movement into the day, many of us are stuck with an all-or-nothing mentality. We only feel accomplished when we hit 10,000 steps, or find the time to complete a lengthy at-home workout, and brush off any other efforts we make to get our bodies...
by 1gridadmin | Dec 29, 2020 | General
By Denise Medved Note: These ideas and suggestions for working with Memory Care residents are based on my own personal experience working with clients who have moderate to advanced cognitive decline, dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other brain and...
by Deborah Nicholls | Oct 16, 2019 | General
There are 32 muscles and 26 bones in each foot – as well as 7000 nerve endings! And there are 34 muscles, at least 123 ligaments, and 29 bones in each hand. Most people in elder care facilities are there because they can’t use their feet or hands effectively for...
by Deborah Nicholls | Sep 5, 2019 | General
Parents are advised to take their children to the playground regularly to improve the kids’ motor skills and coordination. They also need fresh air, sunshine, and interaction with their peers, necessary for building socialization and communication skills. ...
by Deborah Nicholls | Jul 31, 2019 | General
Which basically translate to this: You should be incorporating a ton of non-exercise related movement into your day to give your body all of the movement nutrition it truly needs and deserves. So what the heck does that look like? Well… it might look like: Standing at...
by Deborah Nicholls | Jul 31, 2019 | General
Movement is your nature and your birthright. You need a lot of it to thrive and bring out your happy … just like when you were a kid. According to the beloved bio-mechanist, Katy Bowman, “People have not exercised throughout history. Exercise is the modern man’s...
