Stay Active: Assisted Seated Exercises for Older Adults (v1.0)

Abstract

This resource provides a short, structured seated exercise routine for older adults, designed to be delivered with Healthcare Assistant support and in line with an individual care plan. It includes clear safety guidance (stop criteria and when to consult a clinician), simple step-by-step instructions for upper body, back, lower body exercises and a supervised sit-to-stand option. Intended use: assisted wellbeing and mobility support in community, home care settings.Limitations: not a clinical guideline, does not replace medical advice, use only as appropriate for the individual client. Keywords: older adults, seated exercise, healthcare assistant, mobility, functional ability, safe exercise, community care, home care, sit-to-stand, falls risk Prepared in 2025, deposited to Zenodo on 2026-02-18.

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