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Donna 25th Jul 2018 Diversional Thaerapist

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know the name of any exercise DVD's for seniors, mainly wheelchair and princess chair bound. (chair exercises) I have the golden carers chair exercises and another seated DVD (walking up the mountain) need something to get them motivated.
Thanks
Donna

Molly 29th Jul 2018 Activity Professional & Writer

Hi Donna, here are a couple of fun ones I've used in the past:

Bedridden or Wheelchair Stretches and Exercises DVD

Sit and Be Fit [DVD]

Chair Dancing Through the Decades DVD

Chair Aerobics Chair Bellydance Low Impact Workout Seated Belly Dance DVD

Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise Program - Core Fitness DVD

Jenny 31st Jul 2018 Activities Directory

There are also some great chair aerobics available on YouTube. I have created for our use a playlist on YouTube. we just rotate between videos from week to week to keep it fun!

Barbara 5th Aug 2018 diversional therapist assistant

We do seated exercise most days and I convert my daily exercises to suit the residents. We use stretchy bands' ,form of simon says, seated marching.(this is a lot of fun as they mixup their arms.) We all have fun and have found they prefer to watch me than a dvd.

Lauren 5th Aug 2018 Lifestyle Assistant (in Training)

SitDance is what my lifestyle supervisor uses (I'm on placement right now). I have bought the Smile and Sway DVD, which looks very good, but I haven't actually seen it yet!

https://sitdance.com/
https://www.spreadthesmile.com.au/products/smile-and-sway-dvd