Improving Function, Improving Life
Order# CE631
Presented by Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP
demonstrations
18 minutes
title price: $150; $75 rental
Watch a trainer, specialized in working with the elderly to improve function, as she demonstrates to nursing assistants exercises specifically designed for older adults.
Based on activities of daily living, the demonstrated exercises strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance and increase range of motion. This should be a must for all long-term care, assisted living and senior day centers. The research of Dr. Resnick and others shows participation in this type of exercise program improves function, decreases falls and provides a better quality of life for the older individual. Demonstrations by trainer with older individual and nursing assistants.
Topics: exercises for the elderly
Skill Competency: Range of motion exercises
Audience: Nursing staff in long-term care, assisted living and adult day care. Students in allied health, physical therapy or occupational therapy training programs.
Part of the "Quality Indicator - Resident Function" series.
| Quality Indicator - Resident Function Presented by Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP |
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| Improving Function, Improving Life(CE631) | Function - A Quality Indicator: The GNA's Role (CE633) |
| The Nursing Assistant's Role as a Cheerleader and "Personal Trainer" (CE632) | |