🩺 Diabetes-Friendly Movement Program for Seniors

4 Steps to Better Blood Sugar – Caregiver Guide

This diabetes-friendly movement program for seniors is designed to help caregivers safely support blood sugar management, circulation, and daily mobility through gentle, structured activity.

Created with real caregiving environments in mind, this OT-informed digital guide provides a simple, repeatable framework to help older adults living with diabetes or pre-diabetes engage in regular, low-impact movement that supports overall wellness.

🧠 A Simple, Caregiver-Led System

At the heart of this program is an easy-to-follow method that removes guesswork and supports safe daily routines:

Eat → Wait → Choose an Exercise → Move

This structure helps caregivers choose appropriate timing and activities while building consistency and confidence around movement sessions.

💙 Designed to Support

This program is designed to help seniors:

• Support healthier blood sugar levels
• Improve circulation, especially in the legs and feet
• Maintain joint mobility and muscle strength
• Improve balance and daily functional movement
• Build consistent, achievable movement habits
• Feel more confident and engaged in daily activity

All exercises are low-impact, slow, and adaptable for seated, standing, or assisted participation.

👩⚕️ OT-Informed & Senior-Safe

Every activity is written from a caregiver’s point of view with clear cues, safety guidance, and simple modifications.

This program is well-suited for:

• Family caregivers and home care
• Assisted living and senior communities
• Memory care and adult day programs
• Activity directors and wellness staff

No fitness background is required.

📦 What’s Included

This digital caregiver guide includes:

• A clear overview of diabetes-supportive movement
• The 4-step daily movement framework
• Gentle cardio, strength, balance, and mobility exercises
• Caregiver instructions and safety reminders
• Flexible session ideas for daily or weekly use
• Printable, easy-to-use digital format

💛 Why Caregivers Love It

• Designed specifically for seniors with diabetes
• Easy to follow, repeatable structure
• Gentle, low-impact, and adaptable
• Supports circulation, strength, and daily function
• Works for one-on-one or group sessions
• OT-informed and caregiver-friendly

📥 Instant Digital Download

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
Download instantly and begin supporting gentle, diabetes-friendly movement right away.

⚠️ Important Safety Information

This program is intended to support general wellness and gentle movement for seniors. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Participants should always follow guidance from their healthcare provider and facility policies when engaging in physical activity, especially if they have diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, balance concerns, or other medical needs.

Caregivers are encouraged to:

• Monitor comfort and response to activity
• Offer rest as needed
• Modify or stop exercises if pain, dizziness, or distress occurs
• Always prioritize safety and individual ability