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As the older adult population increases, so does the demand for fitness professionals who understand the capabilities and special needs of seniors with illnesses, disabilities, chronic disorders, and sedentary lifestyles. Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, is the only exercise fitness guidebook that focuses on working with frail elders and adults with special conditions. It is an invaluable resource for improving functional fitness, maintaining aspects of independent living, and enhancing quality of life.
With Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, readers will gain a deeper understanding of 14 medical conditions common to older adults, how these conditions may affect participants' ability to perform activities of daily living, and what exercises can help them maintain and increase functional fitness. This book focuses on special needs stemming from conditions including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, orthopedic issues, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
The updated second edition provides a broader focus on balance, a critical component of any functional fitness program, to aid in designing classes that incorporate various stability exercises. Exercises that provide significant benefits to balance are indicated with a symbol to ensure effective program design. Additional features of this edition include the following:
· Learning objectives at the beginning and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter provide a framework for understanding.
· Reproducible forms provide readers with easy-to-use appraisals, questionnaires, and exercise logs for evaluating clients.
· Checklists and reference charts highlight key areas of concern and consider specific needs when planning functional fitness programs for clients.
· Guidelines and safety precautions for special conditions and how they apply to range-of-motion exercises, resistance training, aerobic exercise, and stretching have been updated.
· Specific exercise instructions, including variations and progression options, show professionals how to add interest and challenge for participants.
· Suggested resources encourage exercise leaders to continue their education.
Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, is an easy-to-follow resource for working with elderly individuals in assisted living and nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, day centers, senior centers, recreation and community centers, and home health care environments. This unique guuide has the hands-on information necessary for creating safe and effective exercise programs and understanding medical disorders, safety precautions for specific disorders, and implications for exercise. Readers will learn to design and teach a dynamic fitness program for older adults-and keep it fun, safe, and functional-with Exercise for Frail Elders.
Contents
Part I Planning a Successful Exercise Program for Frail Elders and Adults With Special Needs
Chapter 1. The Participants: Know Their Individual Needs
Frailty and Special Needs in Older Adults
Common Medical Disorders and Special Needs
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 2. The Exercise Program: Make It Motivating, Safe, and Effective
Wellness and the Wellness Model as a Tree
Make It Motivating
Make It Safe
Make It Effective
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 3. The Leader: Tips and Strategies for Success
Creating a Sense of Fun and Community
How to Set Up a Group Exercise Class
Opening Your Exercise Class
Leading Your Exercise Class
Closing Your Exercise Class
Summary
Review Questions
Part II. Implementing an Exercise Program for Frail Elders and Adults With Special Needs
Chapter 4. Warm-Up: Posture, Breathing, Range-of-Motion, and Stretching Exercises
Safety Precautions
Guidelines
Basic Seated Warm-Up Exercises
Basic Standing Warm-Up Exercises
Variations and Progression
Summary
Review Questions
Illustrated Range-of-Motion Instruction
Chapter 5. Resistance Training
Myths
Safety Precautions
Guidelines
Basic Seated Resistance Training Exercises
Basic Standing Resistance and Balance Exercises
Variations and Progression
Summary
Review Questions
Illustrated Instruction
Chapter 6. Aerobic Training and Dynamic Balance Activities
Safety Precautions
Guidelines
Basic Seated Aerobic Exercises
Basic Standing Aerobic Exercises
Variations and Progression
Summary
Review Questions
Illustrated Instruction
Chapter 7. Cool-Down: Stretching and Relaxation Exercises
Safety Precautions
Guidelines
Basic Seated Cool-Down Exercises
Basic Standing Cool-Down Exercises
Variations and Progression
Summary
Review Questions
Illustrated Stretching Instruction
Chapter 8. Putting Your Exercise Program Together
Designing Your Exercise Program
Scheduling Your Exercise Classes
Modifying the Exercises
Progressing Your Exercise Class
Maintaining Fitness Results
Monitoring Attendance and Progress
Summary
Review Questions
