Exercise for the mobility impaired

Homestyle Aged Care provides great health support. (Supplied)

Homestyle Aged Care’s Belmont Grange home in Grovedale offers an award-winning rehabilitation program provided by Concentric in a newly opened gymnasium with on-site allied health support.

A specially designed gymnasium offering physiotherapy rehabilitation will also be opened at our Sea Views Manor home in Ocean Grove later in 2025.

Staying active is essential for everyone, regardless of physical circumstances. It isn’t about mobility—it’s about exertion. The goals for individuals with limited mobility are to improve cardiovascular fitness, enhance flexibility, and build strength.

Electric wheelchair users can strengthen their neck and diaphragm muscles to improve control and ease of movement. Several residents have achieved remarkable recoveries at our homes through physiotherapy and tailored exercise routines.

Whatever the exercise, safety is key. Avoid exhaustion or significant pain by wearing comfortable clothing, staying hydrated, warming-up and cooling-down properly, and avoid exercising injured body parts.

Exercise is just as important for mental health as physical well-being. It releases endorphins—“happy hormones”—that improve mood, reduce stress, ease depression, and boost self-esteem.

Injury, disability, or limited mobility shouldn’t stop anyone from enjoying the rewards of physical activity. With the right approach, everyone can benefit from staying active.

If you would like to find out more information or book a tour, call our dedicated Admission team on 1300 104 663 or visit www.homestyleagedcare.com.au