Week 21 Flashcards
(14 cards)
what gender spends more years in bad health
women
3 definitions of old age
chronology
change in social role
change in capabilities
what chronological age have most developed countries accepted as ‘elderly’
65
how much % of longevity is due to genetics
25
what environmental factors affect longevity
disease, toxins, lifestyle, social class, pollution
6 promising interventions to enhance physical function and mobility
diet
exercise
cognotive training
exergaming
pharmaceutical
non invasive brain stimualtion
older adults guidelines
150 mins moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout week, or 75 mins vigorous intensity activity
activity should be performed in minimum of 10 min bouts
what should older adults with poor mobility do
physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls 3 days per week
how often should muscle strengthening activities occur
2 days per week
3 environmental factors that stop old people going out
lack of toilets
lack of lighting
cars parked on the pavement
what does WHO site as the second leading cause on unintentional injury deaths
falls
how many community dwelling people over the age of 65 fall at least once a year
1 in 3
2 critical ways to prevent falls
group activities
tai chi
