The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. CardioFlex Therapy is proud to participate and support this great cause as we see the effects it has on our community and their loved ones on October 13th.
Many studies have shown that exercise is beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Along with cardiovascular fitness, increased endurance, and improved strength, people with Alzheimer’s disease get added benefits from exercising.
Benefits of regular exercises in people with Alzheimer’s disease include maintenance of motor skills, decreased falls, and reduced rate of disease associated with mental decline. Improved behavior, improved memory, and better communication skills are a few other benefits associated with routine exercise programs in Alzheimer’s disease.
“Flexibility, balance, and strength exercises have been studied in patients with Alzheimer’s disease versus medical management alone. At the end of the study, the patients who were treated with both exercise and medical management were less depressed than those in the other group and showed marked improvements in their physical functioning.” according to Very Well Health.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the mission of Alzheimer’s Association: to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. For more information on the upcoming walk, contact Joel Robinson at 9547861533.
Nova Southeastern University 301 College Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Registration at 7:30am
Ceremony at 8:30am
Walk at 9:00am
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