Geriatrik bireylerde fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile bilişsel durum arasindaki ilişki

Aging tells about the continuation of old age, physiological and mental developments and changes in individuals in later life. According to the report published by the United Nations (UN), old age begins to be 65 in chronological order. In the definition of the World Health Organization (WHO), individuals aged 70 and over are considered as "elderly". The old age process is a process that needs to be handled in more than one (physical, psychological and social) dimension. Aging brings physical, social and mental problems. Changes in cognitive functions are important problems that make adaptation to life difficult. This study was conducted to investigate whether there is a relationship between the physical activity levels and cognitive status of elderly individuals. It was performed with individuals who were living in the Maltepe Residence of Darüşşafaka Society and were sociodemographically similar. 56 geriatric individuals with Mini mental test results of 18 and above and who did not have a neurological or orthopedic disability to prevent performing Senior Fitness test participated in the study. Mini mental test (SMMT) and physical activity levels were evaluated by Senior Fitness Test (PFT) with 7 subheadings. Sociodemographic characteristics such as age and educational level of the cases were similar (p> 0.05). There was no significant difference between time up and go (TUG) and 6 minutes walk test mini mental test (p> 0.05). In the study, there was no significant difference between the time up and go and six-minute walk tests values and mini-mental test. (p <0.05). As a result, there was a positive relationship between the cognitive status of the geriatric individuals and their level of being active, and the individuals should be active in their old age relationships. According to the results of our study, individuals should adopt an active lifestyle in order to maintain their cognitive levels and to have a higher quality old age process. Key Words: Geriatrcs, Physical activity, cognitive statu