1
Conversation
Talk about routines, goals, concerns, recent changes, mobility aids, and what a successful experience would feel like.
Your first visit
A calm starting point, shaped around the person and the home.
The first visit is a conversation, a gentle look at movement, and a chance to build a realistic plan — not a performance or pass-fail assessment.
2
Home setup
Identify a comfortable space, stable support, walking routes, stairs, and practical considerations for future visits.
3
Gentle baseline
Try selected movements at a comfortable pace. You can pause, rest, use support, or stop.
4
Starting plan
Choose realistic exercises and visit frequency based on the person’s goals and response.
5
Next steps
Review what to do between visits and whether family visibility would be useful and welcome.
6
Follow-up
Adjust the plan as the member’s confidence, preferences, health, and goals change.
How to prepare.
Helpful to have
- Comfortable clothing and supportive footwear
- The mobility aid normally used
- A sturdy chair and clear area
- A list of relevant concerns or goals
- A family member, when the member wants one present
Please mention beforehand
- A recent fall, injury, hospitalization, or procedure
- New dizziness, chest symptoms, unusual shortness of breath, or weakness
- Changes in mobility or ability to get up from the floor
- Any restrictions from a physician or therapist
- Pets, stairs, entry instructions, or home access needs
There is no need to perform.
The first visit is not about proving fitness. It is about finding a starting point that feels safe, useful, and sustainable.
For urgent symptoms or an emergency, call 911. For a new medical concern, contact the appropriate licensed healthcare professional before beginning or continuing exercise.
Questions about a first visit?
Check the Contact page before sharing your ZIP and goals.