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    These simple exercises can help improve coordination and balance for those with dementia. The exercises include sit to stand, heel raises, toe raises, one leg stand, heel toe stand, and heel toe walking. Performing the exercises daily or twice a week provides strength and balance benefits while using proper form and stopping if pain occurs.

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    These simple exercises can help improve coordination and balance for those with dementia. The exercises include sit to stand, heel raises, toe raises, one leg stand, heel toe stand, and heel toe walking. Performing the exercises daily or twice a week provides strength and balance benefits while using proper form and stopping if pain occurs.

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    These simple exercises can help improve coordination and balance for those with dementia. The exercises include sit to stand, heel raises, toe raises, one leg stand, heel toe stand, and heel toe walking. Performing the exercises daily or twice a week provides strength and balance benefits while using proper form and stopping if pain occurs.

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    6

    — Make sure the chair you


    Dementia Physiotherapists say these use is sturdy
    — Wear supportive shoes
    Friendly simple exercises can help
    — If you experience chest
    improve co-ordination and pain, dizziness or shortness
    Exercises for balance. Get on your feet of breath, stop and call your
    GP or call 111
    Strength and and try them daily – or at — A slight soreness the

    Balance least twice a week! day after exercise is


    quite normal

    Sit to Stand Heel Raises Toe Raises


    Stand up. Sit down. Lift your heels and lower them. Lift your toes and lower them.
    Repeat 10 times. Repeat 10 times. Repeat 10 times.

    One Leg Stand Heel Toe Stand Heel Toe Walking


    Stand on one leg for 10 seconds. Put one foot in front of the other like Walk one foot in front of the other like
    Stand on the other leg for 10 seconds. standing on a tightrope. Hold for 10 seconds. walking on a tightrope.
    Swap legs around. Hold for 10 seconds. Do 5-10 steps.
    Developed by NHSGGC Mental Health Physiotherapists • 319329

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