Best Exercises for Seniors
For seniors, some exercise is better than no exercise, says Dr Linus Tan Ren Hao, from the Department of Physiotherapy at Sengkang Health. The key to healthy ageing is exercise It’s no secret that a host of benefits -- from improved heart health to a reduced risk of developing diseases such as diabetes -- can be derived just from working those limbs. Unfortunately, not enough seniors actually take steps to lead an active lifestyle, observes Dr Linus Tan Ren Hao, Senior Physiotherapist at the Department of Physiotherapy, Sengkang Health (SKH), a member of the SingHealth group. “Many seniors feel that they are not able to exercise as they have insufficient strength and endurance. Some are fearful of falling, but most are afraid of over-exerting themselves.”
Ageing Well: 5 Essential Health Tips for the Elderly
Growing older is a normal part of life and ageing will affect you physically and mentally. As you age, it is important to keep practising healthy habits that will help reduce stress and maintain a healthy mind and body. Although you cannot control everything that affects your health, keep in mind that many things are within your hands.
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Keep Moving to Keep Brain Sharp in Old Age
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Staying active in old age may help preserve your memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. In fact, older people who were physically active kept their minds sharp, even if their brains showed signs of lesions or other markers linked to Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, researchers found. "Physical activity may provide cognitive reserve" that helps preserve the brain even in the face of dementia, said lead researcher Dr. Aron Buchman.
Physical Activity Is Key to Active Ageing
Physical activity helps older adults stay healthy and live more independently. Aerobic, muscle and balance exercises are all suitable physical exercises for the elderly and promote healthy ageing. Types of Physical Activity There are three main types of physical activity: aerobic, muscle-strengthening and balance. Do all three types of activity to reap the health benefits which include chronic disease prevention and reduced risk of heart disease. Aerobic Activity
Age-associated cognitive decline
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Protecting against cognitive decline
While there's currently no treatment that can prevent or cure dementia, researchers have identified some factors that may help protect you from cognitive decline. Exercise Exercise offers an impressive array of health benefits.
The Effectiveness of Exercise on Improving Cognitive Functio... : Journal of Nursing Research
Introduction Taiwan's population of adults aged 65 years or over accounted for 10.7% of the total population at the end of 2010 (Department of Statistics, Ministry of the Interior, 2011). This population is expected to continue to grow through the next 30 years. Thus, aging is an increasingly important focus of Taiwan public health. Aging affects the functioning of central nervous, skeletomuscular, cardiopulmonary, and other organ systems.
