Regardless of the population and or cognitive function, health care providers should evaluate each patient, to determine what types of activities are suitable to their needs, to assist them in a better future. Each person in each age group is very unique. Therefore, unique care plans and activities should be appropriate for any age group. Exercise should be included throughout the entire lifetime of an individual in a non-threating, engageable way. An individual should start off with a moderate intensity and work their way up to a higher intensity, week by week. One study discussed how the duration of exercise played a role in the decreasing the effects on dementia. “Low levels of physical functioning were associated with an increased risk for dementia among persons who exercised fewer than 3 times per week; however, this increased risk diminished among persons who exercised 3 or more times per week (Larson, Eric B., et. al 2006).” In conclusion each age group throughout every population needs to incorporate physical activity and or exercise in his or her daily lives to reduce stress levels, improve balance and coordination, and general
Regardless of the population and or cognitive function, health care providers should evaluate each patient, to determine what types of activities are suitable to their needs, to assist them in a better future. Each person in each age group is very unique. Therefore, unique care plans and activities should be appropriate for any age group. Exercise should be included throughout the entire lifetime of an individual in a non-threating, engageable way. An individual should start off with a moderate intensity and work their way up to a higher intensity, week by week. One study discussed how the duration of exercise played a role in the decreasing the effects on dementia. “Low levels of physical functioning were associated with an increased risk for dementia among persons who exercised fewer than 3 times per week; however, this increased risk diminished among persons who exercised 3 or more times per week (Larson, Eric B., et. al 2006).” In conclusion each age group throughout every population needs to incorporate physical activity and or exercise in his or her daily lives to reduce stress levels, improve balance and coordination, and general