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it is our responsibility
to help people maintain their function.
That's a big part of our job in long term care.
>>What's stops you from exercising? Oh, a nice warm bed.
>>A nice warm bed? (laughter)
>>Does it
>>bother you to exercise?
No, when i get started I'm
it's a little easier.
It's motivation. >>so you think it's just that
>>motivation?
I think, without question.
Nursing assistants need to make sure that physical activity
is a way of life for residents.
This may required becoming a cheerleader or amateur physical trainer. >>If they could
>>be convinced to try it
>>I think that would help.
>>If they could just be, you know,
convinced
to try it
and they would feel better.
I'm sure they would. >>I was very nervous about exercise when I cam in here. My
doctor told me to be very careful
so I was kind of afraid.
but uh...
I've found that by exercising, it keeps my blood pressure down. >>It makes me feel better.
>>that's really the bottom line.