Aging is a phenomenon in the life process marked by specific biological, psychological and social changes, associated with the passage of time that can not be situated at a precise moment in life, since statistical data ...

The increase in the elderly population in Brazil has grown significantly in recent years, as the age pyramid has been reversed. The second highest index of the elderly population is here in Rio Grande do Sul, for this ...

The main objective of the research was to analyze, from 17 scientific articles, a bibliographical review that sought to provide information about the contribution of physical exercise to Alzheimer 's Dementia (AD) patients. ...

Aging brings with it several changes, among them physical and physiological, generating a decline in functional capacity. In addition, a sedentary lifestyle is another intervening factor for the decrease in functional ...

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease, present in many elderly patients, causing deformities and health problems, which result in a decrease in quality and life span of the individual. Objective: To ...

Aims: To analyze the influence of physical activity levels in space time parameters of the gait in elderly during the performance of double-task activities. Methods: This study was characterized as a pilot, descriptive and ...

Introduction: Aging is a reality in most societies, so much so that, by the year 2050, there may be about 2 billion people over the age of 60 in the world. Physiotherapy is extremely important for the prevention, promotion ...

Introduction: Human aging, as revealed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023, is associated with an increase in life expectancy, with an estimated 77 years by 2048. Despite the gains in longevity, the process is ...