Benefits Of Exercising And Physical Therapy For The Elderly

The oldest group were much less likely than younger people to be exercising to keep fit, relieve stress/relax, keep in shape or lose weight but instead more likely to be taking part for enjoyment and social aspects or because it helps with an injury/disability

The “Seniors’ on a Path to Fitness” program would use the behavioral or lifestyle approach. The Lalonde Report was the first time the national government made a significant statement in relation to the importance of health promotion as a key strategy for improving the health of a population (Stamler & Yiu, 2012). Health promotion encourages the adoption of behaviours or lifestyles that promote functional ability and well-being; undoubtedly in line with the goal and objectives of the proposed program. There is a clear focus on disease and disability prevention with behavioral or lifestyle risk factors.

For last 50 years many researchers throughout the world have shown that the foods we eat have a profound impact on our health and longevity. A healthy diet

In recent years, there has been research involving the causes and consequences of poor nutrition among the elderly. Researchers continually work to distinguish risk factors of inadequate nutrition; the factors of most concern are “poor appetite, functional limitations, limited income, and social isolation” (Lirette, Podovennikoff, Wismer, Tondu, Klatt, 2007). Individuals at highest risk are those who live at home with a lack of family support (Krondl, Coleman, Lau, 2008). The diets of many elderly people are often low in calories and lacking important nutrients. All of these factors can affect the health and quality of life in the older adult. Nutrition plays a significant role in the health of

Yes, I agree with you that people are living much longer thanks to advances in technology and medicine. Thus, the older adults (I prefer to use the term older than elderly or geriatric), is one group of the population that Healthy People 2020 has assigned a separate topic of concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggested that any health promotion for the older adult has to take into consideration the psychosocial determinants of health. Given that older adults may not have the physical strength or stamina of the younger population, participation in physical activities should be encouraged (Healthy People 2020). If you don’t mind I would like to suggest that you include some kind of activity in your program

Will you let yourself struggle with several diseases when you get older? Nowadays, the world has changed. The number of population in the earth keep rising, and elderly people are large percent of world’s citizens that increase in every year. The following problems are the illness that usually occur with older age people, but there are many ways to solve this problem such as doing exercise. Doing exercise is very important especially in older adults, It can help to improve both physical and mental health also It can decrease pain when doing appropriate exercise program in later of life.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2014), only 21% of Americans are sufficiently physically active according to the guidelines set forth in 2008. Thus, living a sedentary lifestyle has become an epidemic, and one that is not without consequence. The CDC (2014) further states that one’s risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke, depression, some cancers, and early death is noticeably higher for those living a sedentary lifestyle. Certainly, then, promoting physical activity is a simple intervention providers should practice to prommote overall health and prevent or delay the onset of disease. A motivational interview was conducted with Cherish Brown, a 22-year-old

EnhanceFitness is a program that has been designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance to the older population (Tomioka, Sugihara, & Braun, 2012). This is a great example of an evidence-based health promotion program for the elderly. EnhanceFitness is an ongoing class conducted by a certified trainer where the elderly can come and participate in up to three times weekly that focuses improving overall fitness and well-being of older adults (What is EnhancedFitness?, 2016). As we all know physical activity has an abundant of health benefits, yet the older population have fears of participating in physical activity. Fear of falling, health problems, and inconvenience are the key determent to the older population in participating in

One of the most important factors to keeping seniors healthy is exercise. A community exercise program would encourage exercise in this population. Initiating a senior community exercise program within a community would require a large amount interprofessional communication and collaboration. In addition, to have a successful community senior exercise program it would the involvement of several different disciplines. Important disciplines to have involved in this community exercise program would be a medical provider, nurses, therapist, and dietitian. Each of these disciplines has a different specialty that brings different knowledge to the table, which will help create a comprehensive exercise program. Similarly, the collaboration of each

Due to continuous changes in Australia’s demographics, the urgency of helping older adults to maintain high quality of life (QOL) has become evident. Life expectancy in Australia has been increasing and an average Australian is now expected to live to 82.2 years of age. The proportion of people age 65 and over increased from 11.8% to 14.7% during the period 1994-2014, and these numbers are more likely to grow in the future. This extended survival often results in declining health, which is not an inevitable part of aging. However, this does not necessarily translate into poor QOL. Lifestyle plays a major role in determining the QOL in older adults and exercise arguably is the major determinant of health. This paper discusses how exercise can effect the QOL life in older adults.

Unfortunately over the past couple of years you have develop a few unhealthy habits that are slowly taking a toll on your body. Fortunately, you are at a pivotal time in your life where changes must be made. For example, living a more active life style that can yield countless benefits for you and your family. Your current sedentary life style could lead to cardiovascular disease later in life. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S (National Center for Vital Statistics, 2013). Based on this statistic it is important that you start making changes. There are numerous benefits in living healthy active life styles as we get older. Exercise can help you maintain mobility in your body by reducing inflammation in your joints Furthermore the physical benefits in of exercise are

The Mayo Clinic Staff (Mayo Clinic, 2014) wrote, “Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise.” Most people have heard that regular exercise is the key to being healthy and can help prevent health conditions and diseases such as high blood pressure, heart diseases, and obesity. Type 2 Diabetes is becoming a world-wide health crisis and exercise helps lower the risk of the onset of the disease. (Whitbourne, 2012). According to many research studies, exercise benefits a lot of things including, quality of life, staying fit, boosting your energy, promotes a better sleep pattern, improves your mood, promote social relationships, and it can also put the spark back into your sex life (Mayo

With the existent literature, one can infer that the decreased walkability of a physical environment can serve as another limitation that leads to the functional decline of older adults. As we age, our mobility declines, and living environments that are not conducive to such physical limitations can hinder our overall functionality (Putrik et al., 2015; Chen & Guo, 2008). In conjunction with all of the comorbidities that individuals experience as part of the aging process, the level of disease(s) often indicate the level of functional capacity one has – where quite often it is quite limited in nature (Chen & Guo, 2008). The impact of obesity on functional mobility can be particularly detrimental to older women, as they experience increased physical disability with increasing age (Riebe, Blissmer, Greaney, Ewing Garber, Lees & Clark, 2009). As we have learned, older women tend to seek out social supports far more than older men do, and as a result, if these supports are lacking, they are less likely to be motivated to partake in physical activity to maintain their health. Surtees, Wainwright & Khaw (2004) reinforced the notion that cohesive social support networks (family and friends) are needed by older individuals to maintain their functional independence. Once functional mobility and independence begin to decline, it sets

As humans age, their bodies slowly stop functioning efficiently and simple tasks become more complicated. Many elderly people find it difficult to exert much movement for activities such as climbing stairs and running. You can’t prevent aging, but you can maintain your health as you age. Exercise is crucial in order for the elderly to remain active and healthy.

The purpose of our health fair event is to educate and encourage older adults to remain active in their daily lives. Physical health is beneficial throughout one’s entire lifespan. Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine will prevent chronic disease, improves their overall mood, and lowers their chances of injury (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 5). As we go through the aging process, our bodies require us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Moderate exercise is favorable for people of all ages. Elderly people living with chronic illnesses can also participate in moderate physical activity. Medical conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure can all be improved by including regular exercise into an individual’s routine (Chronic Illnesses, PowerPoint).