Exercise will reduce many different symptoms that come from life threatening diseases, including fatigue, physical role limitations, and the amount of falls they have, which elevates their mood and improves their physical functioning (Penedo, 2004). Therefore, this research has proven that exercise does not only benefit the elderly physically, but mentally as well. As people over the age of sixty-five take three days out of their week to exercise at a minimum of thirty minutes, people all over the United States will begin seeing numerous positive outlooks on the people around them. This will begin decreasing the death-rate from several diseases that senior citizens are prone to be diagnosed with. People over the age of sixty-five are at higher
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If Medicare were to provide more wellness programs for people over the age of sixty-five for physical activity, the economy may begin having many different setbacks. One very important issue that may influence the decision of whether or not more wellness programs will be provided, are the numerous costs that are put into play. The United States of America is already billions of dollars in debt, and if Medicare were to provide more wellness programs for senior citizens, the economy may begin getting worse as the years go on. By providing more wellness programs, many people will begin seeing a decline in other necessary things that the economy has to provide for, along with taking money out of people's paychecks for Medicare (Bubolz, 2012). As research shows, there are already enough wellness programs needed to make sure the elders stay healthy, and if Medicare were to provide more, than the United States would have more than they truly need. From all of the troubles that wellness programs will bring into the economy, Medicare should not provide more programs for physical activity. Medicare spending does nothing to make patients healthier or happier, and research shows that Medicare spends well over one-hundred billion dollars a year (Scott, 2011). Medicare is wasting and spending more …show more content…
Senior citizens will be greatly benefited if more wellness programs were provided by Medicare, because these programs will allow elders to do more on their own without assistance, including living in an assisted living facility or nursing home. As the elderly participate in physical activity throughout their week, this will increase the excitement in their life, allowing them to live a happier life and be less stressed when doing their everyday chores. Not only does physical activity three times a week for thirty minutes decrease the risk of depression, but will also decrease the memory loss they could experience. Physical activity will also benefit elders’ caregivers, as they will begin seeing a decrease in the money they have to spend for hospital bills, nursing homes, and doctor visits from senior citizen’s illnesses. Everyone around the world needs to be informed about the numerous ways people can be benefited from different forms of physical activity, including little walks around their neighborhood, lifting small weights, and stretching while watching television. Numerous people will begin seeing a drastic change from senior citizens health, and begin making the same changes in their everyday life that they have witnessed from others. Senior citizens health care
If Medicare were to provide more wellness programs for people over the age of sixty-five for physical activity, the economy may begin having many different setbacks. One very important issue that may influence the decision of whether or not more wellness programs will be provided, are the numerous costs that are put into play. The United States of America is already billions of dollars in debt, and if Medicare were to provide more wellness programs for senior citizens, the economy may begin getting worse as the years go on. By providing more wellness programs, many people will begin seeing a decline in other necessary things that the economy has to provide for, along with taking money out of people's paychecks for Medicare (Bubolz, 2012). As research shows, there are already enough wellness programs needed to make sure the elders stay healthy, and if Medicare were to provide more, than the United States would have more than they truly need. From all of the troubles that wellness programs will bring into the economy, Medicare should not provide more programs for physical activity. Medicare spending does nothing to make patients healthier or happier, and research shows that Medicare spends well over one-hundred billion dollars a year (Scott, 2011). Medicare is wasting and spending more …show more content…
Senior citizens will be greatly benefited if more wellness programs were provided by Medicare, because these programs will allow elders to do more on their own without assistance, including living in an assisted living facility or nursing home. As the elderly participate in physical activity throughout their week, this will increase the excitement in their life, allowing them to live a happier life and be less stressed when doing their everyday chores. Not only does physical activity three times a week for thirty minutes decrease the risk of depression, but will also decrease the memory loss they could experience. Physical activity will also benefit elders’ caregivers, as they will begin seeing a decrease in the money they have to spend for hospital bills, nursing homes, and doctor visits from senior citizen’s illnesses. Everyone around the world needs to be informed about the numerous ways people can be benefited from different forms of physical activity, including little walks around their neighborhood, lifting small weights, and stretching while watching television. Numerous people will begin seeing a drastic change from senior citizens health, and begin making the same changes in their everyday life that they have witnessed from others. Senior citizens health care