{"id":14388,"date":"2024-10-22T13:45:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrityinhome.com\/blog\/?p=14388"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:46:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:46:58","slug":"walking-safety-for-alzheimers-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrityinhome.com\/blog\/walking-safety-for-alzheimers-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer’s Care Helps Keep Seniors Walking Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alzheimer\u2019s disease is a progressive disease which means that your loved one may be able to do some activities today that she will not be able to perform on her own in the future. While planning for the future is extremely important, especially with Alzheimer\u2019s disease, it\u2019s also equally important to celebrate and enjoy what your loved one can do today.\u00a0Utilizing Alzheimer’s Care<\/a><\/strong> can help your senior loved one continue to be active in a safe manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walking has countless health benefits and can even help slow down the progression of the disease. It can help keep blood flowing which can help improve thinking and memory, and also helps to support cardiovascular health. It can strengthen muscles and bones, allowing your loved one to stay active. If your loved one has always loved walking, encourage her to keep up this practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Tips for Walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the early stages of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, your loved one can still live independently and might want to continue to do things on her own like she always has. That can include going for her morning walk each day. But as a caregiver, you might feel anxious about her walking alone, even if it\u2019s in the same places she has walked for decades. You may be scared of her getting injured or becoming confused and losing her way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take steps to keep your loved one safe on her daily walks. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n