Non-Alzheimer's Dementi A Case Study

Exercise plays a major role in terms of rehabilitation, refine strength, endurance, and balance. It is very important that the geriatric population includes exercise and or physical activity, in his or her lifestyles. The geriatric population is at an increased risk for falling, physical impairments, and loss of cognitive function. Functional exercise at a high intensity is shown to decrease the risk the activities of daily living and assist the cognitive function abilities, to become more independent. The outcome of this study focused on individuals with non- Alzheimer’s dementia, who lived in assisted living facilities. Researchers in this study found that there was an increase in balance, cognitive functions, and strength. This was a very …show more content…
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