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The importance of Exercise in the Elderly © Katherine Kilpatrick MD, CCFPObjectives : Objectives Know why exercise is important in the elderly Know what types of exercise are necessary Know what to advise the elderly re. exerciseWhy 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 yearsExercise 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 sleepExercise contributes to Wellness: Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief Appetite/good nutrition Regular bowels Better sleep Fewer medicationsWhat 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 swimmingAerobic Exercise : Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming Low impact aerobicsAerobic Exercise : Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming Low impact aerobics CyclingStrength 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 riskFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai ChiFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi YogaFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbingFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing Various boards, balls & other toolsFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing Various boards, balls & other tools StretchingHow 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 trainingResources 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. exerciseAny Questions?: Any Questions? ? ? ? ? ? ? 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Use it or Lose Baverly_gal Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1386 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 03, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 3 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Use it or Lose it!: Use it or Lose it! The importance of Exercise in the Elderly © Katherine Kilpatrick MD, CCFPObjectives : Objectives Know why exercise is important in the elderly Know what types of exercise are necessary Know what to advise the elderly re. exerciseWhy 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 yearsExercise 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 sleepExercise contributes to Wellness: Exercise contributes to Wellness Psychological benefits - mood, pain-relief Appetite/good nutrition Regular bowels Better sleep Fewer medicationsWhat 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 swimmingAerobic Exercise : Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming Low impact aerobicsAerobic Exercise : Aerobic Exercise Gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing and the lungs expanding. Walking (brisk) Aqua fit or swimming Low impact aerobics CyclingStrength 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 riskFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai ChiFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi YogaFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbingFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing Various boards, balls & other toolsFlexibility and Balance Exercises: Flexibility and Balance Exercises Tai Chi Yoga Stair climbing Various boards, balls & other tools StretchingHow 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 trainingResources 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. exerciseAny Questions?: Any Questions? ? ? ? ? ? ?