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1. Why Carers need to Exercise
for themselves AND the one
they care for
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2. • Looking after someone else is never smooth running. It takes
effort, thought, physical and mental strength. It can be
frustrating and stressful. Of course it can also be very
rewarding but to be the best carer that you can be, you NEED
to look after yourself.
• Part of this means exercising to maintain optimum health,
fitness and well-being. If you don’t, it’s not just you who will
suffer; the person for whom you are caring will also suffer from
a less than tolerant and potentially unwell carer.
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3. How much Exercise do I Need?
• You may think that running around doing errands and looking after
someone is exercise enough. Whilst there might be a little truth in this
thinking, it’s almost certainly not enough exercise AND it’s not as
enjoyable as a chosen physical activity which can also become a regular
social occasion.
• The Department of Health recommends that adults should do 150
minutes of physical activity a week. For more details about the
guidelines visit here. But even if you don’t reach the optimum amount of
exercise each week, some exercise is better than none and you can
gradually build in more exercise time.
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4. The 5-Minute Workout
• If there really is no way you can commit to regular exercise sessions,
then some exercise is better than no exercise. In fact some argue that 5
or 10 minute bursts of exercise is actually as good for you as longer
sessions. Try taking breaks from work or other commitments and indulge
in as many 5-minute high intensity workouts as you can.
• Use a skipping rope or run up and down the stairs. Try Yoga, if you have
room to unroll a mat, you have enough space for challenging calorie-
burning repetitive moves which can engage your largest muscles and
increase your heart rate. It doesn’t matter how you do it, just get your
heart pumping!
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5. Exercise cuts the risk of Major Disease
• Regular exercise can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart
disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of
early death by up to 30%.
• Strokes and heart disease are the leading causes of dementia and so by
reducing your risk of these conditions, you are also reducing the
likelihood of one day developing dementia.
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6. Exercise makes you Feel Happier
• Caring for someone full or even part-time can be mentally challenging
and lead to a number of difficult emotions and reactions such as
frustration stress, depression and anxiety. A good way of channeling
these feelings is through exercise.
• Physical exertion can actually reduce levels of stress hormones such as
adrenaline and cortisol and boost levels of the hormone serotonin in the
brain, which experts believe can lift mood. Serotonin acts as a
neurotransmitter, a type of chemical that helps relay signals from one
area of the brain to another.
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7. Exercise can be Fun!
• Human beings tend to thrive when they are part of good friendship
circles and social groups. It helps us to feel connected and brings colour
to our lives. Conversely, when we are alone, it’s easy to become perhaps
too reflective and somewhat negative and depressed. Joining an exercise
class or committing to regular exercise with a friend can bring people
something to look forward to as well as an outlet to talk about things
that might be on your mind.
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8. Exercise makes your Brain Sharper
• The increased blood flow to the brain which comes with exercise can
boost memory and help your brain to work at its best. Results from
studies show that people who exercise usually perform better in a range
of cognitive tasks compared to non-exercisers.
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9. Exercise helps you Sleep
• Adequate sleep is vital to our health and well-being. Poor sleep can put
people at an increased risk of a number of psychological and physical
health problems, depression, anxiety, dementia and heart disease to
name a few and lack of sleep can also play havoc with our mood.
• When it comes to having a direct effect on getting a good night's sleep,
it's vigorous exercise in the late afternoon or early evening that appears
most beneficial. Sleep experts recommend exercising at least three hours
before bedtime, and the best time is usually late afternoon. That's
because it raises your body temperature above normal a few hours
before bed, allowing it to start falling just as you're getting ready for bed.
Cooler body temperatures are associated with sleep onset, so it’s
important to allow the body time to cool off before sleep.
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10. Connect With Brainhub
• If you are a Carer for someone with any mental health issues
like Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or any other memory loss
conditions and if you are seeking for information, You can visit
our website - http://www.brainhub.tv
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