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Physical Activity/Exercise is Necessary for Healthy Life Outcomes

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An article found in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) affirms that "Musculoskeletal fitness appears to be particularly important for elderly people and their ability to maintain functional independence. In fact, many activities of daily living do not require a large aerobic output but depend on one or more of the musculoskeletal fitness components. Exercise training improves many elements of physical wellness among older adults, including aerobic fitness and functional mobility and reduces the risk of chronic disease." (Chen, et al., 2020). Individuals with dementia-causing illness/injury will want to be sure they initiate/maintain adequate amounts of physical activity into their daily routines for fall prevention, and to sustain overall physical and mental wellness. Chen, K. H., Chen, H. H., Li, L., Lin, H. C., Chen, C. L., & Chen, N. C. (2020). The impact of exercise on patients with dementia: A 2-year follow-up. Medicine, 99(23), e20597. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000020597

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