Physical Activity Improves the Cognitive Function Among Elderly: an Integrated Literature Review
Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: One of the most feared aspects of increasing age is cognitive decline.The physical activity had a decline of 20% with growing age.Some literature showed that the effects of physical activity on the cognition of health are still contradictory.The purpose of this study is to present the relation between physical activity and cognitive function among the elderly through methods of Integrated Literature Review (ILR), to ensure that the physical activity could prevent the cognitive decline in the elderly.This reviews searches relevant articles through EBSCO, Proquest and Cengage for studies with a quantitative method.The result shows that physical activities are related to increasing the cognition of the elderly.Walking is one of the physical activities which are related to increasing the cognitive function of the elderly.Walking is a simple physical activity that is effective and less costly.Thus, it can be concluded that Physical activity is important in preventing elderly cognitive.They perform physical activity according to their ability consistently.Physical activity is necessary for the elderly to enhance their condition and ability.They need to consider appropriate physical activities for their wellbeing.It is recommended that cognitive enhancement is not only prioritized for the elderly who are still able to carry out activities but also those who experience physical disability.
Source: The Malaysian Journal of Nursing
Authors: Gracia Herni Pertiwi, Josephine D Lorica
Institution: St. Paul University Philippines
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3022443090