Discussion 3.1 - Functional capacity

 

• Discuss how the lack of mobility can affect an elderly person's life?  
  • How can mobility issues be determined?  
  • Can mobility issues be corrected?
• What is the life course approach in Public Health? 
  • How can this approach assist seniors?
  • How might the information in the "Life Course" video help your current health?
  • Expand on the "Life Course" & "Mobility & the Elderly" videos.
• What do the seniors in the "5 Super Fit Seniors" & "Seniors citizens find synchronized swimming.." videos do to preserve their mobility?
  
  • How can exercise correct or modify mobility issues?
• Explain the concept of "full mobility" & how it can be achieved in late-life.

Videos to watch :links below

 https://youtu.be/3OBFYIXmAwQ 

 https://youtu.be/eF_haGgv7lQ 

 https://youtu.be/Pz1p8z6Hy7M 

 https://youtu.be/Sj4I6beQuqw 

Reading:

 

Reading #1

Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective-Read Chapters 4-5

Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett PublishersThe concept of mortality & the importance of mobility.

Website #1

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/two-questions-can-reveal-mobility-problems-in-seniors-201309186682 (Links to an external site.) 

Citation: Harvard Health Letter 9-19-13.Two tests can reveal mobility issues in seniors. 

Reading #2

PowerPoint Files

The PowerPoint slides may be used as a review tool for quizzes and tests.

CH04.pptx  Actions| CH05.Actionspptx

Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett Publishers

PowerPoint slides for quiz and test review

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