Medical-Fitness Technician
Certification Course
Part B: Exercise & Chronic Disease
Learning Modules: 11-24
Certification Course
Part B: Exercise & Chronic Disease
Learning Modules: 11-24
Learning Module 21:
Exercise & Dementia
Exercise & Dementia
Watch the Video, Review the Notes, Take the Quiz.
Video Notes
Dementia is strongly correlated with age.
Chronological age and physiological age differs depending on one's lifestyle----> Chronological age and physiological age differ depending on one’s lifestyle
Exercise .”
Regular and appropriate exercise should be continued as long as possible for people with dementia.----->
Less than 20% of "healthy" people over 65 years old engage in an adequate amount of regular exercise. People with dementia exercise even less.-----> Fewer than 20% of healthy people over 65 years old engage in an adequate amount of regular exercise
Exercise .”
Regular and appropriate exercise should be continued as long as possible for people with dementia.----->
Less than 20% of "healthy" people over 65 years old engage in an adequate amount of regular exercise. People with dementia exercise even less.-----> Fewer than 20% of healthy people over 65 years old engage in an adequate amount of regular exercise
With an aging population, Dementia is becoming:
Chronological age and physiological age differ depending on one's lifestyle.
Exercise:
Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia in the U.S.
Regular and appropriate exercise is recommended for as long as is safely possible.
Less than 20% of "healthy" people over 65 years old engage in an adequate amount of regular exercise.
People with dementia exercise even less.
Conclusion: Regular exercise prevents the onset and slows the progression of dementia.
- A major burden on the healthcare system.
- A major burden on the individuals suffering from it.
- A major burden on the families struggling to care for them.
Chronological age and physiological age differ depending on one's lifestyle.
Exercise:
- Reduces the risk of developing dementia.
- Is effective by lowering the risk of conditions associated with dementia (obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.).
- Benefits people with dementia by lessening impact and slowing progression.
Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia in the U.S.
Regular and appropriate exercise is recommended for as long as is safely possible.
Less than 20% of "healthy" people over 65 years old engage in an adequate amount of regular exercise.
People with dementia exercise even less.
Conclusion: Regular exercise prevents the onset and slows the progression of dementia.