Physical Fitness

Check out CBS News information on physical fitness possibly slowing down brain shrinkage in patients with early Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/14/ap/health/main4260964.shtml?source=search_story

You can also read about this research through the American Academy of Neurology at http://www.aan.com/press/index.cfm?fuseaction=release.view&release=641.


Ready, Set, Go Exercise!!!

Ready, Set, Exercise!!!

Physical activity is not just for the young. Regular exercise is important to the health and abilities of the aging population. According to the National Institute on Aging, as older people lose the ability to do things on their own, it is not because of the aging process, but instead because they have become inactive. Exercise: A Guide From the National Institute on Aging explains what exercise and physical activity can do for a person, how to exercise safely and how to remain motivated and ready to exercise. Almost every older adult can safely perform some type of physical activity at little or no cost. Some household chores may even improve health. If you are interested in checking out a copy of Exercise: A Guide From the National Institute on Aging, contact Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area at (225) 334-7494 or visit the office at 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806.

Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area

July Lunch 'n Learn
"Keeping Your Body Fit and Exercising with the Elderly" presented by Exercise Physiologist Elke Elzey. If you are interested in attending either the July 23rd program or the July 30th program, please contact Judith Scroggs, Program Coordinator at (225) 334-7494 for registration.

Check out the American Health Assistance
Foundation information on exercise and Alzheimer's disease at http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/adhealth.htm.