Physical Health Problems In Older Adults. It is anticipated that the number of older adults with mental and behavioral health problems will almost quadruple, from 4 million in 1970 to 15 million in 2030. Aim to be phyically active every day.
Evidence shows that physical activity is linked to better health and may be effective in delaying cognitive impairment. Older people face special physical and mental health challenges which need to be recognized. 21 recently, some data suggest that the positive.
This is a remarkable omission because mental illness can have a terrible impact on physical health.
Most older adults report good mental health and have fewer mental health problems than other age groups. In 2014, 14.5% (46.3 million) of the us population was aged 65 or older and is projected to reach 23.5% (98 million) by 2060.1aging adults experience higher risk of chronic disease. Inactivity can also lead to weight gain and other health problems, including declining heart and lung capacity. 19, 20 of note, the benefits of physical activity for mental health may be dependent on the intensity of physical activity performed.