The Mental and Social Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

the boys response to any imposed demand - physical or mental

Question 2

anxiety

Answer 2

a negative emotional state characterized by feelings of nervousness, worry, fear and apprehension

Question 3

what is the most common mental health problem

Answer 3

anxiety

Question 4

__ in 10 people have anxiety

Answer 4

1 in 10

Question 5

do men or women have a higher incidence of anxiety?

Answer 5

women

Question 6

what are the 2 types of anxiety?

Answer 6

1) state anxiety

2) trait anxiety

Question 7

state anxiety

Answer 7

a temporary condition that varies in intensity and fluctuates over time

Question 8

trait anxiety

Answer 8

a personality characteristic, stable and resistant to change

Question 9

true or false: studies show that mood increases as physiological benefit increases

Answer 9

true

Question 10

suggested prescription for anxiety

Answer 10

• resistance training makes biggest difference
• exercise done 3x a week
• minimum of 45 minutes, but maximum of 60 minutes
• low to moderate intensity

Question 11

2 types of depression

Answer 11

1) clinical

2) non-clinical

Question 12

clinical depression

Answer 12

lowered mood or loss of interest for minimum of 2 weeks accompanied by (any 5 of):

• change in appetite
• weight gain/loss
• sleep disturbance
• motor agitation
• energy decrease
• sense of worthlessness
• guilt
• difficulty concentrating
• thoughts of self harm

Question 13

non-clinical

Answer 13

mental state characterized by feelings of gloom and listlessness

Question 14

both kinds of depression accompany _________

Answer 14

chronic diseases

Question 15

what are the causes or depression

Answer 15

specific, distressing life events, or biochemical imbalances

Question 16

__% of canadian men are depressed and __% of canadian women are depressed

Answer 16

1% of men, 2% of women

Question 17

true or false: having depression once, doesn’t make u more susceptible to have it again

Answer 17

FALSE: once you suffer from depression, you are at a higher risk of being depressed again

Question 18

true or false: an estimated 5 to 10 % of seniors living in the community will experience a depressive disorder that is serious enough to require treatment

Answer 18

true

Question 19

does depression increase for seniors living in instituions

Answer 19

yes, by 30-40%

Question 20

are aerobic activities the only exercise to reduce depression

Answer 20

no, both aerobic and non aerobic

Question 21

true or false: the longer the physical activity, the greater the impact it has on depression

Answer 21

true

Question 22

true or false: medication is more effective to treat depression than physical activity

Answer 22

FALSE: physical activity is as effective as other forms of treatment including medications in mild to moderately depressed individuals

Question 23

which group has the highest suicide rate in the country. why

Answer 23

seniors over the age of 85 because of their loss of independence, and they are the forgotten population