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Use it or Lose it!: 

Use it or Lose it! The importance of Exercise in the Elderly © Katherine Kilpatrick MD, CCFP

Objectives : 

Objectives Know why exercise is important in the elderly Know what types of exercise are necessary Know what to advise the elderly re. exercise

Why is Exercise important?: 

Why is Exercise important? Lengthens life Decreases illness & disability Contributes to wellness

Exercise reduces disease and lengthens life : 

Exercise reduces disease and lengthens life Regular exercise increases life expectancy by 2-3 years Decreases cardiovascular mortality

Exercise keeps the elderly healthy: 

Exercise keeps the elderly healthy Improved body composition body fat bone health muscle mass metabolism Lower risk of diabetes, hypertension, & coronary artery disease

Exercise keeps the elderly healthy: 

Exercise keeps the elderly healthy Increased endurance & stamina muscle mass & strength flexibility   more independence fewer falls less disability

Exercise keeps the elderly healthy: 

Exercise keeps the elderly healthy Regular exercise delays age- and disease-related disability by 15 years

Exercise contributes to Wellness: 

Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief

Exercise contributes to Wellness: 

Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief Appetite/good nutrition

Exercise contributes to Wellness: 

Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief Appetite/good nutrition Regular bowels

Exercise contributes to Wellness: 

Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief Appetite/good nutrition Regular bowels Better sleep

Exercise contributes to Wellness: 

Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief Appetite/good nutrition Regular bowels Better sleep Fewer medications

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary?: 

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary?

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary?: 

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary? Cardiovascular (aerobic or endurance)

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary?: 

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary? Cardiovascular (aerobic or endurance) Muscle strength (resistance)

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary?: 

What 3 types of Exercise are necessary? Cardiovascular (aerobic or endurance) Muscle strength (resistance) Flexibility and balance

Aerobic Exercise : 

Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding.

Aerobic Exercise : 

Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk)

Aerobic Exercise : 

Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming

Aerobic Exercise : 

Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming Low impact aerobics

Aerobic Exercise : 

Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming Low impact aerobics Cycling

Strength training: 

Strength training Exercises performed specifically to develop strength

Strength training: 

Strength training Using free weights or machines

Strength training: 

Strength training Using free weights or machines Using body weight and resistance

Strength training: 

Strength training Using free weights or machines Using body weight and resistance Using therabands, exercise balls, or other tools

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: 

Flexibility and Balance Exercises To improve resilience and reduce fall risk

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: 

Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: 

Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: 

Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: 

Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing Various boards, balls & other tools

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: 

Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing Various boards, balls & other tools Stretching

How much activity is enough? : 

How much activity is enough? Everyone should be “active living”

How much exercise is enough? : 

How much exercise is enough? Aim towards: 30-60 minutes moderate intensity exercise most days of the week

Advice to give the Elderly : 

Advice to give the Elderly Get medical advice if concerns about health conditions (esp. uncontrolled conditions)

Advice to give the Elderly : 

Advice to give the Elderly Get medical advice if concerns about health conditions (esp. uncontrolled conditions) Start low and go slow; increase gradually

Advice to give the Elderly : 

Advice to give the Elderly Get medical advice if concerns about health conditions (esp. uncontrolled conditions) Start low and go slow; increase gradually Get professional advice (e.g. personal trainer, physiotherapist) especially for weight training

Resources to assist the Elderly : 

Resources to assist the Elderly Public Health Unit YMCA Physiotherapy (private or hospital-based) Seniors’ Centre University-based health & wellness programs Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults

Perceived barriers you need to know about: 

Perceived barriers you need to know about Lack of time Lack of knowledge Poor finances Fear of ridicule or injury Weather or transportation problems Lack of motivation

Objectives - Summary : 

Objectives - Summary Know why exercise is important in the elderly Know what types of exercise are necessary Know what to advise the elderly re. exercise

Any Questions?: 

Any Questions? ? ? ? ? ? ?