Ageing and Hydrotherapy

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This research paper specifically addresses the positive effects of water therapy-based exercise in the population of the elderly patients in Worthing Hospital. The National Department of Health has identified the need for elderly to engage in, and work toward, a physically healthy lifestyle through its National Service Frameworks. The water therapy program (WTP) consists of 6 visits for the elderly patient, during which physiotherapists work with their participation in a series of water-based exercises. This program is designed for elderly people who are experiencing muscular-skeletal difficulties, and it allows the participants to have a direct effect on their condition. In this manner, the participants are empowered to take control of their health and well-being as they are supervised and assisted thorough a wide variety of low impact, cardiovascular, aerobic exercises.

Contents:
Introduction
Purpose of the Research
Literature Review
Sociological Factors
Physical Factors
Emotional Factors
Sense of Control
Self-Esteem

From the Paper:

"Unfortunately, the aging process hereafter referred to as ageism, can often affect the choices people are presented with, and their ability to affect the overall psycho social dynamics of health and wellbeing. If people believe that some of the "inevitable deterioration" due to the result of the aging process is a barrier which they cannot overcome, they are likely to succumb to a diminished quality of life, and the degenerative aspects of aging. On the other hand, when the elderly person is enabled to understand the onset of degenerative conditions as preventable, they are likely to be more active in their own self-care, and seek out options regarding the improvement of their overall health and well being. Consequently, confronting ageism by enhancing positive beliefs about aging, and providing empowering activities for the aging person to engage in order to improve their quality of life is a vital component of comprehensive health services, and the responsibility of the health services community. The following factors are those which have been identified in literature regarding the aspects of a comprehensive definition of "quality of life.""

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