Category: For Rehab Therapists

Bodybuilder boosts seniors’ physical confidence (inspiring video from NYT)

Posted by Dr. El - June 21, 2014 - For Fun, For Recreation Staff, For Rehab Therapists, For Residents, Inspiration

This article and accompanying video from the New York Times shows the power of a compassionate and inspirational leader and the willingness and dedication of a student (who happens to be 90). Falls prevention at its best. Be sure to check out the photos in the article. And now please excuse me, I’m going to go work out.

A Chiseled Bodybuilder, Frail Clients and a Fitness Story for the Ages

 

http://nyti.ms/1pPRH8D

 

Martin Luther King Addo Photo by Damon Winter/NYT

Martin Luther King Addo
Photo by Damon Winter/NYT

Cycling Transforms Parkinsons (video)

Posted by Dr. El - March 8, 2013 - For Fun, For Recreation Staff, For Rehab Therapists, Inspiration, Tips for gifts, visits, Videos

Amazing:

For more on this: Why We Need More Research into Cycling and Brain Science

For more on bicycles for people with disabilities: Having Fun in a Nursing Home