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Standing Exercises for Older People
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Standing Exercises for Older People

Our audio-described exercise sessions are specifically designed for older people with visual impairments to do in the comfort of their own home. Ten sessions are available.

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Seated Exercises for Older People
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Seated Exercises for Older People

Our audio-described exercise sessions are designed specifically for older people to help with balance, stretching, muscle strengthening and cardio. Six sessions available.

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Understanding fatigue and sight loss
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Understanding fatigue and sight loss

An overview of fatigue and sight loss, why it happens, how it can affect daily life, and practical ways to manage energy and wellbeing.

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Eating to support eye health
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Eating to support eye health

Advice on diet and nutrition to support eye health, including key nutrients that may help slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

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Audio described breathwork practice class
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Audio described breathwork practice class

This 10-minute YouTube session produced by Metro Blind Sport is a perfect way to de-stress. An audio-described introduction to Breathwork Practice.

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Accessible workouts for blind and partially sighted people
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Accessible workouts for blind and partially sighted people

This YouTube channel from Eyes Free Fitness contains 24 classes, including workouts, yoga classes, pilates, balance and stretch exercises.

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