could you tell me how important you feel it is for the elderly to have continued exercises that will increase their mental state. Do you feel that as long as they continue to stay healthy that this will have an effect on their mental state?

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could you tell me how important you feel it is for the elderly to have continued exercises that will increase their mental state.  Do you feel that as long as they continue to stay healthy that this will have an effect on their mental state?

Ms. Sue · Answer

Check this site for the benefits of regular exercise for senior citizens. The study mentioned followed people between age 70 and 89.

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/080314.htm

As for your second question -- how mentally alert do you feel when you're sick? Older people are no different. When a chronic illness goes on for a long time, people simply get tired of putting up with the pain and discomfort, and give up on life.