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The Importance of Excercise Applications For Elderly

Author(s): Aydoğan Soygüden, Emrah Cerit
Subject(s): Anthropology, Psychology, Gerontology
Published by: Hitit Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: Elderly Individuals; Exercise Applications; Importance of Exercise;

Summary/Abstract: Aging population in today’s world is increasing rapidly. Especially in developed countries, it is more often happen. In parallel with the decline in birth rate is higher than the increase in the elderly population. Growing elderly population is becoming effect the country’s most active Dynamics. Especially the individuals with aged 65 and overseen the decline in many vital functions. The effect of decline occurred in individuals physical and mental functions. Consisting of the following years, it will become needy elderly individuals who need help. Importance of the study: In this study, older people can be more active in their daily lives, especially at home, tried to emphasize the importance of exercise they can do on their own. Aim of the study: To shown elderly people example of exercise they can do on their own at home and aims to make more active in the implementation of the elderly. Methodology of the study: The study was prepared as a compilation work. Results of the study: As a result of the research understood that exercise practice at home for older individuals will lead to improvements in their physical and mental function. Elderly individuals when they are able to care their personal needs, their families and the government will not need to care. Therefore, in elderly individuals should be many activities daily.

  • Issue Year: 8/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 197-224
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Turkish