Dr. John Fryters is encouraging seniors to get active to prevent frailty. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

By Ronald Quaroni

Seniors' well-being

Exercise key to seniors’ health

May 31, 2019 | 5:00 PM

A little exercise can go a long way.

A Prince Albert doctor thinks that staying active in the latter part of your life can improve health outcomes.

Dr. John Fryters with the Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre said preventing frailty is a major part in a senior’s well-being.

“The majority of the admissions to hospitals, care homes and long-term care facilities is because they fell,” Fryters said. “We increase activity in the legs and to strengthen the muscles and tendons in the legs, and the arms, to prevent falling.”

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Fryters indicated exercise may also have positive cognitive benefits.

“The exercises are also designed to increase blood supply to the brain. With the increase in the number of people getting older, we’re going to get a tremendous jump in the number of people getting dementia,” Fryters said.

He explained the highly specialized program had positive results with measured improvements.

Fryters said if you are someone or know of a senior who would benefit from the program to contact the PASAC.

“Give us a call, we can get them assessed quickly, and [if they qualify] admit them into the program. Right now we have seven positions open,” Fryters said.

Fryters said there’s an initial cost of $20 to the patient and no time limit on how long they can be in program as long as they’re seeing measurable improvement.

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Ron.quaroni@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @RonaldQuaroni