Music and Movement

for Meaningful Visits with Sienna Living

Safety Tips

Check in with the nurse to make sure your loved one has received all of their medications and are having a good day before engaging in exercise. They should be able to talk comfortably during this activity. Please stop if you notice any changes in breathing or colour of if they demonstrate signs of pain.

Sit in a firm, supportive chair

❌ do not sit on a walker or bed

⚠️ sit all the way back

✅ both feet flat on floor

If using a wheelchair:

⚠️ both feet on foot-pedals or flat on floor

✅ brakes on

Work within their range

❌ Never pull or forcefully move a limb

⚠️ Reduce the intensity by:

using smaller muscle groups such as arms
smaller movements, less reaching
slower movements, move at their pace

If it’s difficult to use a particular limb, then focus on the ones that still have mobility

Any kind of movement is good!

Remember to keep breathing

Encourage breath in through the nose...

🌸 like you are smelling the flowers

Out through the mouth...

🎂 like you are blowing out birthday candles

Please be responsible for exercising within appropriate limits and seek medical advice and attention when necessary.

By participating in the activities shown below, you agree to assume all risk of injury. Heart Beats Club and its principals are not responsible or liable for any injuries that result from participating in the exercises and are released from all such liabilities or resulting claims.

Range of Motion Warm Up - You Are My Sunshine

Get the Blood Flowing - When the Saints Go Marching In

Cardio March and Row - It's a Long Way to Tipperary

Range of Motion Stretches - Que Sera, Sera

10 Simple Chair Exercises

Matched to the lyrics of familiar old-time tunes

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