12014 live 2 b healthy® how important is mobility to you and those you serve? mobility: a life goal

12014 Live 2 B Healthy®

How important is mobility to you and those you serve?

Mobility: A Life Goal


Common changes and health conditions

Our body systems working together

An active and capable future

Mobility Impacts Independence


Importance of Mobility

Limitations impact up to 50% of adults 65 and older

Spiral of poor health

Linked with lower quality of life

Linked with higher rates of depression


Muscle Mass, Strength and Power

Bone Strength and Density

Flexibility

Proprioception – our body in relation to surroundings

Common Changes As We All Age


Metabolism & Digestive System

Vision

Vestibular System

Heart – Postural Hypotension

Common Changes As We All Age


Osteoporosis

Arthritis

Foot and Ankle problems

Common Conditions That Derail Us


Vestibular Disorders

Eye Disorders

Peripheral Neuropathy

Common Conditions That Derail Us


QUESTIONS?


“Many of the health problems that come with aging could be avoided or lessened by following healthy habits throughout adulthood.”

Quote from: “Mobility and Independence”, Harvard Medical School, 2012


Muscles More than 600 muscles Sarcopenia

25% loss between ages 30 – 70 25% loss between ages 70 - 90

Body Systems Working Together


Body Systems Working TogetherSarcopenia

Major threat to independence Declining muscle mass and strength

Some is inevitable Lack of use


Body Systems Working Together Bones

Our body’s infrastructure Development and maintenance

Nutrition “Load bearing”


Bones After 35 gradually lose density and shrink Increased risk for fractures

Loss of strength and flexibility muscles, joints and tendons Osteoporosis



Joints Hips and Knees

Prime movers Largest joints

Feats of engineering Complex joints Every step starts with our hip



Sprains and Strains Overuse Unaccustomed activity Excessive lifting An Accident



QUESTIONS?


Active and Capable FuturePromoting your health Maintain a Healthy Weight Eating a Nutrient Rich Diet Protecting your Eyes and Ears Build Your Sense of Balance


Active and Capable FuturePromoting your health Care for Your Joints – knees, hips and ankles Care for your Back and Posture Maintain Muscle Strength and Power Strengthening Core Muscles


Active and Capable Future

“The evidence is overwhelming -- people who exercise live longer on average than those who don't. According to dozens of studies, regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some forms of cancer, and depression.”

Web MD, Melinda Ratini, DO,


Active and Capable FutureU.S. Department of Health 30 minutes moderate aerobic exercise/day, 5 days a week At least 2 strength training sessions/week Disability should not be a reason to refrain

Do as much as abilities or conditions allow


Activity and Physical Activity (Exercise!) Activity:

Movement that involves contraction of muscle Physical Activity or Exercise:

Planned, purposeful activity to acquire physical fitness



Components of an Exercise Program Cardio-Respiratory Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility



Exercise + Intensity = Cardiovascular or Strength Improvement


Measuring Intensity Rating of perceived exertion and talk test Scale from 1 to 10 Five Zones


“It can’t be emphasized enough: engaging in physical activity is the single most important thing you can do to maintain mobility and independence, no matter your age or health status”

Quote from: “Mobility and Independence”, Harvard Medical School, 2012



“Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits in older adults, including improvements in blood pressure, diabetes, lipid profile, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and neurocognitive function. Regular physical activity is also associated with decreased mortality and age-related morbidity in older adults. Despite this, up to 75 percent of older Americans are insufficiently active to achieve these health benefits.”

Quote from: Promoting and prescribing exercise for the elderly, Robert J. Nied, M.D., Michigan State University 2002



QUESTIONS?

12014 live 2 b healthy® how important is mobility to you and those you serve? mobility: a life goal

Documents

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health conditions

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