Active Aging

October 21
Check out a variety of exercise programs for older adults in video format or paper version made available from UBC Okanagan.
October 14, 2020
There are so many resources available to help you stay active at home. Keeping physical distancing from others does not mean that you still cannot be active. It is so good for your mind, your body and your spirit. And these days it is so important to keep busy and stay active. If you need a few ideas to stay active, stay safe and keep your distance, please check out this video link.
September 23
Active Aging Canada presents Your Active Aging Minute REWIND series.
There are so many resources available to help you stay active at home. Keeping physical distancing from others does not mean that you still cannot be active. It is so good for your mind, your body and your spirit. And these days it is so important to keep busy and stay active. If you need a few ideas to stay active, stay safe and keep your distance, please check out this video link
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/move-for-life-dvd
The Government of British Columbia has developed energy bursts videos, designed to get you moving and feeling great. Move for Life is a series of videos featuring seniors of all ages and abilities demonstrating physical activities. It includes activities for viewers with limited mobility so they can stretch and move safely. It encourages older adults to add more physical activities to their daily routine in a fun and inspiring way while explaining the benefits of doing so. When you feel like you need a burst of energy, try one of these two-minute exercises.
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September 4 – Get the help you need to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://cdpp.ca/get-involved

August 26 – Trunk and Core Daily Dose Brochure https://www.activeagingcanada.ca/assets/pdf/healthy-living/Daily-Dose-Brochure.pdf

August 19 – Healthy Living https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vTVw4QhOrQ

August 12 – Modifying Activities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUxW8ZUZC30

August 5 – Staying Active https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvZu3tSfyKQ

July 29 – Prevent Injuries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFM8YTPJ_pw

July 22 – Side Bridge self assessment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9S8pi0zKOU

July 15 – Line Lunge self assessment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_cEN40Q3Rc

July 8 – Timed Up and Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM9NXinqzTk

July 1 – Standing up from Chair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTcnRIwQVD8

June 24 – Sit and Turn Self Assessment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI5ZJMFT_LU

June 17 – Back Scratch Self Assessment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGDMWkQFWc4

June 10 – Balance Self Assessment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVmeueTotkY

June 3 – Flexibility Self Assessment – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ-ZYu1gAS8

May 27 – How Important is Functional Mobility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQOETZM5kN4

May 20 – Getting up from the Ground https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpaLWMrJtk

May 13 – How Important is Mobility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0H0dS_n6G0

May 6 – Balance Exercises  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kvqHRZm7U4

April 29 – Fall Prevention – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-wPKpZPolQ

April 22 Improved Walking – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyi_zpGu6RA

April 15th – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwwNHa_ixBc

April 8th – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApRJeCIhu0Q

April 1st – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV6_PnK0-Qo

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