Author: National Institute on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Exercise!
Exercise
Author: National Institute on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Exercise!
Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults
Author: Danielle R. BouchardPublisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 149257290X
Category : Exercise for older people
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
"This book discusses the physical benefits of exercise and physical activity when aging without major diseases, making this book unique in the sense of its primary prevention focus"--
Physical Activity and Health in the Elderly
Author: Alexandrina LoboPublisher: Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN: 1608051005
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
"Physical inactivity is not only an individual's personal problem but is identified as a serious public health issue. Prolonged inactivity that occurs among many elderly persons tends to lead into a gradual decrease in all components of physical fitness, t"
Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults
Author: Danielle R. BouchardPublisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492592161
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Go beyond aging theories and examine the physiological and physical impacts of aging. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults takes a close look at the physical implications of the aging process and how health, physical activity, and exercise interact in aging adults. With an international team of contributors composed of leading experts from across the field of gerontology, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the physical aging process and its effects on movement and exercise. Research on the physiological and physical implications of aging is presented, focusing on study outcomes and their practical application in optimizing healthy aging. Presented in an integrated and cohesive manner, this text is organized into four parts. Part I covers the theoretical foundations of biological aging, the implications of aging theories on medical research, and the social and economic impacts of demographic shifts due to population aging and global population size. Part II addresses age-related changes to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Part III covers the physical effects of aging on other dimensions of life, including balance, motor control, and physical functions. Part IV focuses on exercise and older adults, taking an in-depth look at exercise measurements and the main barriers to regular exercise. One full chapter is devoted to recommendations for optimizing health for the general public, while another chapter is focused on performance by elite older athletes who exercise beyond functional fitness. Chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and review questions highlight key concepts and promote learning retention. Behavior Check sidebars look at the impacts of aging on behavior, how behavior affects physical health and activity, and how changes in behavior can improve everyday living. Functional Fitness Checkup sidebars focus on the performance of daily movements that are vital for older adults who want to maintain their physical independence. Putting It Into Practice elements provide examples of real-life application of the concepts presented, facilitating a practical understanding of how to use the content to benefit clients. A definitive resource for students and health care professionals who study physical aging, conduct clinical research, or work with older adults as clients and patients, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults helps readers understand the aging process and its effects on movement, exercise, and other dimensions of life.
Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, 2E
Author: Rose, Debra J.Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1450431062
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities.
Chart Supplement, Pacific
Author: Adequacy of Evidence for Physical Activity Guidelines Development
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030917905X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Is there a sufficient evidence base for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive set of physical activity guidelines for Americans? To address this question, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) held a workshop titled "Adequacy of Evidence for Physical Activity Guidelines Development" in Washington, DC on October 23-24, 2006, sponsored by HHS. The workshop summary includes the presentations and discussions of more than 30 experts who were asked to consider the available evidence related to physical activity and the general population, as well as special population subgroups including children and adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. The summary provides an overview of the specific issues of relevance in assessing the quality and breadth of the available evidence.
WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Author: Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9240014888
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging
Author: Albert W. TaylorPublisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492597252
Category : Aging
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
"This text is written explicitly for readers with an interest in the aging process and the effects that exercise has on the quality of life and various diseases and maladies of the aging population. It is expected that the readers using this book as a course textbook or as auxiliary reading for a course, will have taken at least an introductory course in human physiology. The text refers throughout to the three groups in the aging and health spectrum, average aging individuals, the frail elderly and Masters Athletes"--
Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine
Author: Alan J. SinclairPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119954142
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 3453
Book Description
This new edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 41 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens. The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 4th edition in 2006. The book includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases, and features a new section on end-of-life care. In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. Praise for the 4th edition: "...an excellent reference for learners at all clinical and preclinical levels and a useful contribution to the geriatric medical literature." —Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2006 5th edition selected for 2012 Edition of Doody's Core TitlesTM