Category Archives: exercises

Just discovered: The Caregiver Space

Posted on September 28, 2014 by webmaven

A friend just sent me a link to  The Caregiver Space and I must admit that I like it. That’s kind of unusual these days as many websites are made for advertising and completely devoid of content. Haven’t gotten a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiver stress, caregiver stress, caregiver support, caregiving, caregiving, eldercare, end of life care, exercise, exercises, social work, stress relief exercises | Comments Off on Just discovered: The Caregiver Space

Tai Chi and Mindfulness – daily practice

Posted on January 6, 2014 by webmaven

“Much, much there is, grasshopper, about this tai chi…” In perusing the new popularity of tai chi it could be said that people think of it as a system of  kind-of-complicated movements devised to be performed verrrrrry slowly to teach … Continue reading →

Posted in care giving, caregiver support, caregiving, chi, exercises, exercises, mindfulness, Mindfulness, qi, qi gong, stress relief exercises, tai chi, tai chi, tai chi exercises | Comments Off on Tai Chi and Mindfulness – daily practice

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

Posted on May 14, 2013 by webmaven

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout – NYTimes.com. Just had to post this being a physical therapist and all. This demonstrates just how simple a basic fitness program can be. All of these exercises can be modified to make them easier for … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, aging, caregiver stress, caregiver support, caregiving, exercises, stress relief exercises | Comments Off on The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

23 and 1/2 Hours

Posted on August 15, 2012 by webmaven

Yesterday I told you that I’d talk a bit more about the value of taking a daily walk or getting a little exercise. Well Dr. Mike Evans does a much better job than I ever will…a THOROUGHLY enjoyable video…check out … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiver support, caregiving, eldercare, exercise, exercises, exercises, holistic health, preventative health, relaxation, stress relief, stress relief exercises, walking | Comments Off on 23 and 1/2 Hours

World Conference on Active Ageing…Happening NOW!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by webmaven

Check out this excerpt from the plenary keynote address that will be given in a few hours at an excellent conference, WCAA2012, that happens only once every 4 years! And yes the Scots do spell it with an “e.” Wish … Continue reading →

Posted in ageing, aging, alzheimers, care giving, care giving, care giving, dementia, dementia, elder care, eldercare, exercise physiology, exercises, qi gong, senior citizens, tai chi, therapeutic exercises | 1 Comment

Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Posted on May 25, 2012 by webmaven

I said that I was going to post about some good strategies for preventative and lifestyle medicine and here is a good place to start…a basic article but with scientific studies showing the benefits of these two ancient practices. Benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, care giving, care giving, care giving, caregiver support, end of life care, Energy Healing, exercises, qi gong, qi gong, tai chi, tai chi, tai chi exercises, zen | Comments Off on Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong