Here are my views on "exercise" in Mom's condition :
Yes :
putting clothes inside the washing machine.
folding clothes.
doing exercise in the backyard, stretching legs, doing tai-chi.
walking, window shopping, enjoying company of a friend, buying clothes.
No :
grocery shopping (unless we carry everything to our car, and she simply chooses the food, etc.).
carrying extra bags except her own lady's bag.
carrying laundry in and out of the house / up and down the stairs (can faint).
drying / removing clothes in the backyard under the hot sun or cold wind.
cleaning the house / vacuum cleaning / mopping the floor.
Sometimes / not sure :
cooking breakfast / lunch / dinner (a patient / old lady should be on meals on wheels rather).
changing the bed sheets which may involve a lot of stretching and pulling?
Risks :
taking a bath / shower alone (we should check every 5 minutes).
taking hot shower (heart pressure).
being alone in the house (except with the safety bell).
going up and down the stairs.
