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With Medicare, you can go to see a physical therapist at most locations, whether they are tied to a hospital or stand-alone. You can then find out the best and safest exercise for your condition.

Additionally, most Medicare Advantage plans include SilverSneakers, which will pay for gym memberships at many locations. I went to a 24-hour gym before, and my plan picked up my membership when I reached the senior age of 65. I can go whenever I want, when there’s very few people there if any. Often I go late at night when I’m the only one. It’s very safe, and offers treadmills for walking, stationary bikes, rowing machines (which is surprisingly easy to do and easy on the joints), a multitude of machines starting at 10 pounds, and a series of dumbbells, resistance bands, and other equipment.

Additionally, many larger churches offer similar exercise equipment to their members. Motivation is the key to starting (faith, family, etc) but it is well worth it. I hope you consider these options.

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Yes, I am aware of these options, in fact I have had personal training at private gyms and learned much about conditioning. My children will not allow me to go to a gym now because of the virus threat, and I do not qualify for silver sneakers. I would not last in a group exercise for more than five minutes because of my back condition, and even when I went for therapy after after surgery, I could not physically do the muscle tightening. It is a little better now, and I am working on being able to walk into a large store and back without much pain or tightening of my back until I can't take another step. I cook my meals by sitting down a number of times to relieve the tight feeling because I can't stand very long. Treadmills are not an option for me. I have dumbells at home, and some other equipment. I can use the stretch bands and that's about it. I need to work on walking so I can provide for myself better. The doctor expects me to accept both shoulder replacement, and I have declined because I had therapy for my broken shoulder and it helped enough to allow me to function in my kitchen. I put my needed dishes on the lowest shelf. I think I have muscle wasting from the surgery and the doctors did not order therapy until I pleaded for help, which Medicare paid for. I haven't given up yet. I raised my garden this summer. Dorisena