Abstract
Canada, in common with many developed countries, faces the prospect of an aging population (Shephard, 1987b). Gerontologists thus anticipate a substantial increase in the numbers of those who require institutional care because of impaired cognitive function. It remains less clear, however, whether the deterioration of mental function is an inevitable consequence of aging, or whether the process can be delayed and even reversed by adopting a more active life-style.
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Shephard, R.J., Leith, L.M. (1990). Physical Activity and Cognitive Changes with Aging. In: Howe, M.L., Stones, M.J., Brainerd, C.J. (eds) Cognitive and Behavioral Performance Factors in Atypical Aging. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8947-7_5
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