Exercise for the Elderly

Essay # 111172

Aging
Medical and Health > Nutrition and Exercise
Psychology

An exploration of the psychosocial and physical benefits of exercise in the elderly.

1,422 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2005 Canada

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the research on the physical and psychological benefits enjoyed by the elderly who participate in exercise routines. The paper points out that while exercise should be recommended to elderly patients, it should be monitored closely to ensure that the elderly are not over-extending themselves and causing injuries.

From the Paper:

"Common sense and experience informs the majority of individuals that exercise, in moderation, is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. One need not look far in today's current media coverage to find stories that focus on the growing rates of obesity in North America and the lack of individuals involved in regular exercise routines. Quite a bit of recent news coverage has focused on the youngest portion of society, examining the eating and exercise behaviors of children and teenagers. In most cases, the stories have been depressing and offer dismal views of the future, based on the growing trend of young persons who fail to exercise regularly and who have adopted many unhealthy eating habits."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bakken, R., Carey, J., Di Fabio, R., Erlandson, T., Hake, J., Intihar, T. (2001). Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Tracking Performance in Elderly People: a pilot study. Physical Therapy, 81. 12, 1870. Retrieved February 16, 2004, from the Info Track database. (Expanded Academic ASAP).
Clemons, J., Foret, C. (1996). The Elderly Need for Physical Activity. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 67. 4, 57. February 16, 2004, from the Info Track database. (Extended Academic ASAP
Dinan, S., Young, A. (1994). Fitness for Older People. British Medical Journal,309. 6950, 331. Retrieved March 2, 2004, from the Info Track database. (Expanded Academic ASAP).
Ettinger, W., Evans, W., Weindruch, R., & Wiswell, R. (1989). Exercise for the Elderly. Patient Care Journal, 23. 7, 165. Retrieved February 28, 2004, from the Info Trackdatabase. (Expanded Academic ASAP).
Judge, J., Keshner, E., Lindsey, C., Underwood, M., & Wineskins, D. (1993). Balance Improvements in Older Women: Effects of Exercise Training. Physical Therapy Journal, 73. 4, 254. Retrieved February 28, 2004, from the Info Track database (Expanded Academic ASAP).