Study On The Effect Of Aerobic Exercise On The Physical And Mental Health Of The Elderly In Nursing Home

This subject of study is based on the elderly in nursing home in HuZhuang town,PuYang county,HeNan province.The use of documentation in the early stage to review the impact of aerobic exercise on physical and mental health of the elderly.Through interview and fieldwork methods to understand the health conditions of the elderly and do some research of aerobic exercise.The intervention research are mainly aerobic fitness walking and 24 simplified Tai Chi which are suitable for the elderly.The front and back comparison of physical indicators of psychological and SCL-90 scale scores will obtain the data.The SPSS.20 software will be used for data analysis,which the conclusion is that the aerobic exercise will have varying degrees of improvements on the elderly's physical and mental health.The main purpose is to offer a positive help to the elderly's life in nursing home,and to provide a scientific basis for exercise in improving the physical and mental health of the elderly.Through this investigation and analysis,we can draw the following conclusions:(1)The elderly in nursing home in HuZhuang town have a lot of free time,but low utilization efficiency.They chat,watch TV and walk for the most of their time.(2)They have common physical health problems,such as high blood pressure,fast heart rate,low vital capacity,poor body balance and other issues.(3)The elderly are psychologically shown as somatization,loneliness,anxiety,fear and other psychological conditions.(4)Through The aerobic exercise intervention,the elderly are significantly improved in their physical stability and balance,blood pressure,heart rate,vital capacity and so on.But the aspects of grip strength is not obvious.(5)Through the intervention of aerobic exercise,the Psychological SCL-90 scores have obviously declined,the index of somatization,loneliness,anxiety,fear are also decreased,the interpersonal communication is especially obvious.(6)Through 3 months of exercise intervention,the elderly's condition for exercise time,exercise patterns have changed,more free time can be used.(7)Through this study can we provide a scientific basis for sports and healthy lifestyle.Only the aerobic exercise can produce a better results.Through this study,can we find that the aerobic exercise,especially the 24-type Taijiquan have obvious effect on the health of the elderly.Hereby,I proposed that the government increase the intensity of care for the elderly and increase physical facilities for them.Regularly carrying out sports activities,and training talented community social sports instructors will be helpful.Enhancing the awareness and atmosphere of exercise will people benefit from the situation.