Preventing Alzheimer's With Exercise Term Paper by Nicky

A review of the literature on the correlation between physical activity and Alzheimer's disease.
# 149810 | 2,149 words | 5 sources | APA | 2011 | US
Published on Jan 01, 2012 in Medical and Health (Medical Studies) , Nutrition (Exercise) , Aging (Gerontology)


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Description:

The paper explores the literature that suggests that physical activity can positively affect the cognitive symptoms associated with dementia and/or Alzheimer's and improve overall well-being. The paper outlines various studies on different forms of exercise and reaches the conclusion that regular physical activity may be the best tool available for meeting the challenges of dementia until a true remedy is found.

From the Paper:

"To determine the impact of abstract physical activity on cognition and well-being in the elderly who live in their own homes or health care facilities, Eggermont & Scherder (2006) reviewed and evaluated 27 studies that had been conducted between 1974 and 2005 on this topic and included a total of 1,160 participants. Based on the results of these studies, Eggermont & Scherder (2006) concluded that although findings are mixed, some types of exercise can positively affect behavior. Exercise, including walking, which is performed several times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes, appears to have a beneficial impact on behavior and mood and sleep quantity and quality, particularly for those who had a mild sleep disturbance. Analysis of these 27 studies suggest that an exercise program should be followed for a minimum of six months at one hour duration three times a week. It can be concluded that exercise programs should have a walking activity lasting at least 30 minutes in order to improve mood; often be provided during the week, regardless of length of time, to achieve a positive impact on sleep; and be instituted at health care homes, because residents require long-term exercise programs with extensive sessions if they are to improve."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Archer, S. (2007) Feldenkrais method may help people with Alzheimer's. IDEA Fitness Journal 4(5), 93-94.
  • Burns, J. (2008) Neurology, Being Fit May Reduce Brain Shrinkage in Early Alzheimer's Disease. 71: pp 210-216.
  • Eggermont, L.H.P., & Scherder, E.J.A. (2006) Physical activity and behaviour in dementia: a review of the literature and implications for psychosocial intervention in primary care. Dementia, 5, 411-428.
  • Hebert, L. E., Scherr, P. A., Bienias, J. L., Bennett, D. A., & Evans, D. A. (2003). Alzheimer disease in the U. S. population: Prevalence estimates using the 2000 Census. Archives of Neurology, 60(8), 1119-1122.
  • Lautenschlager, N.T., Cox, K.L, Flicker, L., et al. Effect of physical activity on cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease: a randomized trial (2008). Journal of the American Medical Association 2300(9):1027-1037.

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