Created by a physical therapist, this seated yoga flow is designed to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. You will move through popular poses including: seated boat pose, warrior 1 and 2, and side angle pose. Whether you are trying chair yoga for the first time or have been a yogi for years, this yoga flow for older adults offers a full body stretch that should leave you feeling energized and refreshed.

As always, be sure to consult with your physician before starting a new exercise routine, and feel free to skip any poses that are too challenging or uncomfortable. Namaste!

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Alzheimer’s Association’s 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, reports an estimated 5.4 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s.

 Whether one lives near to or far from an older adult, the same challenges and questions apply. What level of care does my loved one need? Can my loved one stay at home? Should my loved one go to an adult residence or day care program?

Susan W’s mom was being discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. A loving daughter but also a busy executive, Susan knew mom shouldn’t be left alone at home – but Susan’s schedule meant she couldn’t be there with mom. Desperate, Susan asked her mom’s doctor for a referral. He directed Susan to the hospital discharge planning department where they gave her “the list”…….. a long list in neat alphabetical order. “Which one do you think I should call”?”, asked Susan. “Oh, we can’t tell you that.” the discharge planner informed her. “You’ll have to make your own decisions.”