1. Care For The Caregiver: Exercise – Let’s Move Ryan Alexander BA, MSc Health Promotion Coordinator

5. Today’s Objectives Explore exercise as it relates to this group Better understand behaviour change Become more aware of some local physical activity opportunities

7. What’s your story?

8. Does This Sound Familiar?

9. Benefits of Physical Activity...

14. Stuck Change Stuck High Low Importance Confidence Adapted from Keller & Kemp White, IHC, 2003

15. Tips To Get Moving As A Caregiver 1.Make exercise a caregiving priority 2.Get help 3.Exercise with your loved one 4.Explore low-cost exercise options 5.Combine exercise and socialization 6.Try home exerciseshome exercises 7.Find something you enjoy!

16. 23½ hours

17. What physical activity options are available?

18. Exercise Is Medicine

19. Over The Counter Options SAGES (Sage Advise & Gentle Exercises for Seniors) Nordic Pole Walking Closing The Gap – Exercise For Seniors Get W.I.T.H. It! Walking program at L.C.V.I. CKL Trail System Kawartha Lakes Community Guide – Exercise classes, low-impact activities (pickleball, badminton, aquatics, yoga, zumba, kickboxing, pilates) Community Gardens Diabetes Education Centre (Ross Memorial) Tai Chi (Taoist or the Lindsay Tai Chi Club)

20. Questions? Ryan Alexander – 705-324-7323 ext. 301 – ralexander@ccckl.ca ralexander@ccckl.ca

21. Thank you!