Taking care of an elderly patient involves encouraging them to do some exercise. Ageing is responsible for a gradual loss of our capacity to adapt. Taking up a sport after the age of 70 must be done gradually and be preceded by a certain number of medical examinations, in particular an assessment of cardiac function.
Keywords: activité physique; bilan cardio-vasculaire; cardio-vascular assessment; elderly person; personne âgée; physical activity; quality of life; qualité de vie; sport.
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