Physical Activity and Aging

Introductions• Christel Mitrovich• Director of Operations for Orange and LA Counties

• Roya Corpuz• Director of Education

The Physiology of Exercise

The Vicious Cycle

Accelerated Rate of Decline

Aging is Certain; Decline is Not.

Sedentary vs. Active

Benefits • Improved Health and Wellness• Physical, Mental, Emotional Health• Improved QoL

• Independence• Aging in Place

• Real Life Implications• Physical, Social, Emotional, Financial

• Decreased Medication Use• Fall Reduction

• Reduced Hospital Readmissions Courtney M, Edwards H, Chang A, Parker A, Finlayson K, Hamilton K. Fewer emergency readmissions and better quality of life for older adults at risk of hospital readmission: a randomized controlled trail to determine the effectiveness of 24-week exercise and telephone follow-up program. J Am Geriatr 2009 Mar; 57 (3): 395-402.

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL• Individualized Exercise Programs• Other Diagnoses/Health Issues• Ability Levels• Cognitive Levels• Personalities• Available Resources

• $• Time• Friends/Family Support

Case Study• Catherine• 103 yo female, started program at 98 yo • Key Issues

• Reported falling 2x/week• Depression and Agitation/Insomnia

• Exercise Program Included• Strength Training• Postural Correction• Cardiovascular Training

• Started at 45 min, 2 days/week• Quickly progressed to 1.5 hours, 2 days/week.

Case Study• Santo• 88 yo male, started at 86 yo • Key Issues

• Severe back and hip pain (from fall)• Leg weakness and muscle atrophy• Decreased walking function and endurance

• Exercise Program Included• Strength Training• Flexibility Training• Postural Correction• Balance Training

Prevention is Critical and in Demand• CDC• Prevention Through Healthy Lifestyles

• Patients and Their Families Are Demanding More• Making the Investment Now Saves

• Preventive, Progressive, Proactive• Supplemental Programs for More Comprehensive Care

• Society’s Increased Recognition of the Need for Exercise• Seeking Clinical Kinesiology Programs

Clinical Kinesiology- The Key Component• Knowledge of Medical Practices• Knowledge of Evidence-based Kinesiology and Rehab Practices• Experts in Adaptive Kinesiology• Identification of Warning Signs Needing Medical Attention• Conduit Between Medical Team and Patients• Knowledge of Consumer Needs and Wants• Improved Care for Patients• Preventive and Continuum of Care

• Long-term care