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What exercises help to increase muscle tone as we age?
Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 12, 2023 | Replies (129)Comment receiving replies
Helpful, yes! Thank you. This sounds like something that I would like to do so I will keep learning and have it as a goal. I am hopeful to improve physically to be able to even consider doing more than the little I can right now. I hadn’t thought about resources going through the program would lead to for help at home. Have you had PT through your regular care? The reason I ask is because I have and am wondering how it fits. I am beginning to really feel the $$ crunch of my health as well so I need to thoughtful in regards to my budget.
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My lumpectomies we’re in July. I started PT in September of the same year. At my age, Medicare and my supplemental insurance paid for my PT. Good luck with your care and finances.
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Yes, depending on physical problems that pop up. Prevention of injuries and falling is my goal. By doing the correct and most helpful exercises you’ll get the most “bang for your buck” so to speak. Being able to remain in your own home is a goal of many, too.
Medicare and your supplement may pay for programs like silver sneakers for exercise programs. Many community programs offer them for seniors. AARP may also have helpful information.
At Mayo you could make an appointment through your internist since there is a PT area at the Clinic, too. When referred there for pain, injury etc Medicare/supplement paid for it. They could help you get started on some helpful exercises.
I hope this information has been helpful.