Because of the breathing concerns linked to COPD, the last thing someone battling the disease may feel like doing is exercising and risking becoming even more breathless. Yet, exercise is necessary for all of us, including those with COPD, to retain the best possible health. As a matter of fact, there are a few recent studies that highlight the proven pulmonary advantages of exercising with COPD, and that show the damaging results for inactivity – such as increased hospitalizations and premature death.
Providing the top senior care Edwardsville, IL has to offer, Morning Glory Home Care suggests the following types of COPD exercises, as recommended by the American Lung Association (after first receiving approval from the physician):
Morning Glory Home Care, the top rated providers of the senior care Edwardsville, IL families trust, can help with COPD exercises and a broad range of services to improve quality of life for those with COPD, like:
To set up a free in-home assessment to learn more about our home care services for seniors, call us at 618-667-8400. We’ll develop a customized plan of care and then track that plan ongoing to be sure that the perfect level of care is always provided – today, and as care needs change in the future. Partner with Morning Glory Home Care and discover a higher quality of life and wellbeing for your senior loved one!
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