How Can You Make Exercise a Part of Your Day as a Caregiver?

By Marlene Diaz | October 13, 2017 |

Being a caregiver can make you overlook your own health needs. If you’re not exercising already, you aren’t getting the fantastic benefits that exercise can bring into your life. So how can you make that change if you feel too busy as it is?

Caregiver Federal Way WA – How Can You Make Exercise a Part of Your Day as a Caregiver?

Make Sure You’re Able to Exercise, First

You may think that it’s no big deal to just jump in and start exercising, but you need to do this right. Set aside some time to talk to your doctor about your current health and what you need to pay attention to in terms of exercising more. He can let you know how much exercise you need and how exercise is going to affect your particular health concerns.

Pick a Time for Exercise

Once you’ve got the go ahead, it’s time to pick a time slot for exercise. This might mean that you get up half an hour early and do some yoga or take a walk. Or it might mean that you set aside some time after dinner or during your senior’s rest time in the afternoon to exercise. Whether you believe it or not right now, there is a short span of time every day that you can use for exercising.

Stick to Your Exercise Date

You’ve found the time, now you need to make that a date with yourself that you just cannot miss. Getting even a little bit of exercise every day is going to help your physical, mental, and emotional health. For this to give you all the benefits you need and want, you have to be consistent.

Start Out Slowly

Many times people who are new to exercising jump right in and try to do as much exercising as possible. The thing is, your body isn’t used to it and you’re going to wear yourself out. There’s no shame in starting out slowly and gradually working your way up to a stronger exercise routine.

Look for Ways to Add Movement Throughout Every Day

As you start exercising regularly, look for other ways to add movement into your day. This might mean that you do some stretches when you’re on hold or that you walk somewhere that you might normally drive. Each little extra bit of movement adds up and contributes to your overall health.

Getting some exercise every day doesn’t have to be a big deal. If you’re overthinking it, then you’re going to feel overwhelmed by the idea.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Caregiver Services in Federal Way WA, contact the caring staff at Hospitality Home Care today. Call us at (206) 966-6552.

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Marlene Diaz

Care Supervisor at Hospitality Home Care

Marlene brings to Hospitality Home Care's Care Supervisor Team an unprecedented level of passion for caring for others and a wealth of knowledge and understanding in the care services field. Marlene has worked in the healthcare field for more than 15 years in a variety of settings including, adult family home administration, home care HR supervising and working with specialty populations including dementia, mental health and developmental disabilities. Throughout this time Marlene has also maintained her caregiver credentials that she obtained as a teenager because, while her knowledge is best served helping to train caregivers and assist families to get the care they need, her heart is most fulfilled when she is providing care to others. When she is not in the office, you will most likely find Marlene caring for her family, or spending time with her friends.