Exercise Regulations
3 recommended exercise tests for Alzheimer’s patients.
What is Sit to stand, Gait training, 12 min Cooper walk test. 2 min step test, Grip test, Modified BESS test, Sit and reach, Back scratch?
This is the biggest risk when exercising an alzheimer's patient.
What is fall risk?
There are no known causes for Alzheimer's but these are 3 leading factors
what are age, genetics, and lifestyle
Alzheimer's is the leading cause of this disease.
What is Dementia?
This type of training is especially important for reducing fall risk in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
what is balance training?
This Alzheimer's symptom can be most prevalent during exercise?
What is poor balance?
This age is the most common for the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms
what is 65 years old?
This part of the brain is the first area that Alzheimer’s affects.
what is the hypothalamus (control center)?
If performing the BESS test, these 2 modifications can be made
no foam pad, keep eyes open
This piece of exercise equipment is considered High risk for Alzheimer’s patients
what is a treadmill?
These are the two abnormal proteins are responsible for the hallmark brain changes seen in Alzheimer’s disease
what are Amyloid-β plaques and tau tangles?
This many americans are estimated to be living with alzheimer's.
what is 5.4 million?
Moderate aerobic exercise is beneficial for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease for these reasons. (need 1)
What is increased blood flow to the brain, supports neuroplasticity, slows cognitive decline, improving mood and daily function?
Since memory loss is a symptom of Alzheimer's, when explaining a workout, it is important to give this kind of explanation
what is a short, one step at a time explanation?
These are some of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer's (need 2)
Memory loss, Confusion, agitation, depression, trouble sleeping
This medication is commonly prescribed to improve cognitive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease
what is Donepezil (Aricept)?