Exercise Prescription For Aging Adult

Question 1

What are the stages of the slippery slope of aging?

Answer 1

Fun

Function

Frailty

Failure

Question 2

What does fun mean?.

Answer 2

What you want, when you want, for as long as you want

Question 3

What is function?

Answer 3

Choices made based on decreased physical capacity (have mobility disability or at risk of)

Question 4

What is frailty?

Answer 4

Require help with ADLs

Question 5

What is failure?

Answer 5

Completely dependent on

Question 6

What is the criteria for frailty?

Answer 6

Unintentional weight loss > 10 lbs in past year

Self reported exhaustion 3 or more days a week

Muscle weakness (grip strength)

Walking speed < 0.8 m/s

Low level of activity (sitting most of day and burning low kcal)

Question 7

When is someone considered pre frail?

Answer 7

If they have 1 or 2 of criteria

Question 8

When is someone considered frail?

Answer 8

If they have 3 out of 5 criteria

Question 9

Can pre frailty be reversible?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

What is one of the most important factors in addressing frailty?

Answer 10

Leg strength

Question 11

How long does true strengthening take?

Answer 11

6-8 weeks

Question 12

What % of max is needed to provide sufficient overload?

Answer 12

60%

Question 13

How do you measure aerobic exercise?

Answer 13

Target HR (meds may alter)

RPE and talk test