Download or read book Active Living Among Older Adults written by Sandra O'Brien Cousins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Active Living Among Older Adults is a reference text for a broad spectrum of scientific studies on the health effects of active living among older adults, and offers professionals and students easy access to the evidence that supports physically active lifestyles among the elderly. O'Brien Cousins and Home demonstrate that active living is beneficial and available to the elderly community. The perceived effects of active living are organized into separate categories, including physical health, disease prevention, psychosocial attitudes, lifestyle behavior, and economic well-being.
Download or read book International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-02-27 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1950 men and women in the United States had a combined life expectancy of 68.9 years, the 12th highest life expectancy at birth in the world. Today, life expectancy is up to 79.2 years, yet the country is now 28th on the list, behind the United Kingdom, Korea, Canada, and France, among others. The United States does have higher rates of infant mortality and violent deaths than in other developed countries, but these factors do not fully account for the country's relatively poor ranking in life expectancy. International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages: Dimensions and Sources examines patterns in international differences in life expectancy above age 50 and assesses the evidence and arguments that have been advanced to explain the poor position of the United States relative to other countries. The papers in this deeply researched volume identify gaps in measurement, data, theory, and research design and pinpoint areas for future high-priority research in this area. In addition to examining the differences in mortality around the world, the papers in International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages look at health factors and life-style choices commonly believed to contribute to the observed international differences in life expectancy. They also identify strategic opportunities for health-related interventions. This book offers a wide variety of disciplinary and scholarly perspectives to the study of mortality, and it offers in-depth analyses that can serve health professionals, policy makers, statisticians, and researchers.
Download or read book Technologies for Active Aging written by Andrew Sixsmith and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality of life of many older people by providing additional safety and security while also supporting mobility, independent living, and social participation. The proposed book will be a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging that will serve as a statement of the current state-of-the-art and as a pointer to directions for future research and emerging technologies, products, and services.
Download or read book Active Living and Seniors with Intellectual Disability An Ecological Perspective written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Active living is a "way of life in which physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual activities are valued and are integrated into daily living" (Active Living Coalition for Older Adults, 2008). As such, physical activity is a critical component of active living through which each citizen is encouraged to be active 30 minutes a day for health benefits. Seniors with intellectual disability (ID) are currently not included in this movement. The Ecological Model of Human Behavior (EMHB) stresses the importance of a supportive environment promoting healthy behavior. It is the theoretical framework of this thesis, which is composed of a series of three articles, and therefore structures the literature review and the two research studies conducted. The first study inquired about the physical activity barriers, needs, and preferences of seniors with ID. It was carried out among seniors with ID themselves and educators through a questionnaire and focus groups interviews. The second study investigated the organization of physical activity for seniors with ID. It was carried out among centers for people with ID, senior citizen centers, and centers for health and leisure, through an online survey. Overall, results showed a remarkable interest by seniors with ID who enjoyed sharing their different perspectives. A great number among them exercised while having optimistic outlooks on their health. Physical activity programs were not designed around seniors with ID. Although their needs increase as they age, seniors remained relatively ignored and did not benefit from any special support in health prevention. The results also suggested that educators and service providers required greater guidance to facilitate the implementation of physical activities. Active living through physical activity was not yet conceptualized as a vehicle to promote health among seniors with ID.
Download or read book Effects of an Active Living Program on Older Adults Self Efficacy and Physical Activity Levels written by Amy J. McClary and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physically Active Leisure Among Older Adults written by Hsueh-wen Chow and published by VDM Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern nations have experienced both rapid aging of the population and dramatically increasing health care costs. Physical activity has been clearly identified as a critical variable in determining both quality of life and health care costs among older adults. While numerous policies and studies have been devoted to increasing physical activity among the older population, there is insufficient knowledge of which forms of physical activity are more effective and sustainable. This book provides empirical research evidence about the importance of leisure-time physical activities compare to other forms of physical activities and discusses the possibility of multidisciplinary efforts in advancing active lifestyles for older adults. It is a timely and relevant contribution to promoting active lifestyles as the aging population increases dramatically. The book is addressed to professionals and researchers in Gerontology, Public Health, Medicine, Kinesiology, Sports Sciences and Leisure Studies. It is also very helpful for all those involved in making/promoting active lifestyle policies and programs for older adults. Godbey, Geoffrey, Professor Emeritus, Penn State University, said: This book makes an important contribution to our understanding of physical activity among older adults, the comparative importance of leisure activity, housework and paid work in providing physical activity, and ways in which such activity can be measured. It is first-class scholarship, which provides many implications for interventions to increase physical activity of adults age 50 and older.
Download or read book Active Living Cognitive Functioning and Aging written by Leonard W. Poon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first title in a new series, this is an essential resource designed to introduce key issues and to raise consciousness among researchers, students and policy makers of the importance of an active lifestyle for the mind as a person ages.
Download or read book Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity written by Weimo Zhu and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Based on the 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium, "Measurement Issues and Challenges in Aging Research," Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity considers research from experts around the world relating to the latest questions, challenges, and techniques in aging and measurement. The reference addresses a range of topics in aging research, including issues from the fields of kinesiology, biology, physiology, technology, urban planning, measurement, and statistics. Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity breaks new ground with a discussion of multicultural factors related to physical activity promotion and intervention. Ideas include using culture as a catalyst for active living and using culture-based physical activity as an alternative approach to promotion of active living. The reference further examines multicultural issues with a look at alternative medicine, including an account of a demonstration of qi-gong, a traditional Chinese exercise, from the symposium. In addition, a new term, kinesmetrics, is introduced for the field of measurement and evaluation. Kinesmetrics is defined as a discipline for developing and applying measurement theory, statistics, and mathematical analysis to the field of kinesiology. The groundbreaking Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity explores subjects in a range of research topics. For both veterans and newcomers to the field, this reference will be a comprehensive guide to the latest research on aging in measurement and physical activity." --Publisher description.
Download or read book ACSM s Exercise for Older Adults written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ACSM’s Exercise for Older Adults world-renowned researchers and practitioners make a compelling case for older adults to engage in physical activity. Over the course of ten chapters, the text highlights the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Students and professionals will benefit from implementation strategies including motivation to initiate and maintain exercise; options for healthy older adults; options for older adults with special needs; and assessing progress and performance. The text completes its presentation by including practical information on integrating exercise into complete healthy lifestyles with consideration to helping individuals select a physical activity program that works. A frequently asked questions chapter provides exercise professionals with resources to anticipate and respond to their clients.
Download or read book Promoting physical activity for older people a toolkit for action written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ACTIVE toolkit provides evidence-based guidance on the key approaches to promote and enable older people to be physically active, regardless of who they are, where they live, or their intrinsic capacities (for example their visual or cognitive abilities) or whether they live with chronic conditions (for example, diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis). It is designed to support all countries at national and subnational levels (particularly low- and middle-income countries with limited resources) to ensure that environments and settings support older people to be active, and that they provide physical activity services and programmes tailored to the needs, preferences and goals of all older people.
Download or read book Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults written by Danielle R. Bouchard and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond aging theories and examine the physiological and physical impacts of aging. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults takes a close look at the physical implications of the aging process and how health, physical activity, and exercise interact in aging adults. With an international team of contributors composed of leading experts from across the field of gerontology, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the physical aging process and its effects on movement and exercise. Research on the physiological and physical implications of aging is presented, focusing on study outcomes and their practical application in optimizing healthy aging. Presented in an integrated and cohesive manner, this text is organized into four parts. Part I covers the theoretical foundations of biological aging, the implications of aging theories on medical research, and the social and economic impacts of demographic shifts due to population aging and global population size. Part II addresses age-related changes to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Part III covers the physical effects of aging on other dimensions of life, including balance, motor control, and physical functions. Part IV focuses on exercise and older adults, taking an in-depth look at exercise measurements and the main barriers to regular exercise. One full chapter is devoted to recommendations for optimizing health for the general public, while another chapter is focused on performance by elite older athletes who exercise beyond functional fitness. Chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and review questions highlight key concepts and promote learning retention. Behavior Check sidebars look at the impacts of aging on behavior, how behavior affects physical health and activity, and how changes in behavior can improve everyday living. Functional Fitness Checkup sidebars focus on the performance of daily movements that are vital for older adults who want to maintain their physical independence. Putting It Into Practice elements provide examples of real-life application of the concepts presented, facilitating a practical understanding of how to use the content to benefit clients. A definitive resource for students and health care professionals who study physical aging, conduct clinical research, or work with older adults as clients and patients, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults helps readers understand the aging process and its effects on movement, exercise, and other dimensions of life.
Download or read book Healthy Aging written by Canada. Health Canada and published by Santé Canada. This book was released on 2002 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this presentation presents an overview of issues associated with physical activity among older adults. It explains the significance of physical activity for health and reviews the magnitude of the problem of insufficient physical activity among seniors, trends in physical activity participation by seniors, key considerations that affect such participation, the links between physical activity and healthy ageing, the consequences of not addressing this issue, and the effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity among seniors. The second part discusses the level of public interest & support for active living in late life and outlines current federal government strategies to address active living among seniors. Key strategies for an action plan on healthy ageing are also outlined.
Download or read book Patterns of Physical Activity Among Older Adults in New York City written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION: Little research to date has explored typologies of physical activity among older adults. An understanding of physical activity patterns may help to both determine the health benefits of different types of activity and target interventions to increase activity levels in older adults. This analysis, conducted in 2014, used a latent class analysis approach to characterize patterns of physical activity in a cohort of older adults. METHODS: A total of 3,497 men and women aged 65-75 years living in New York City completed the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) in 2011. PASE scale items were used to classify subjects into latent classes. Multinomial regression was then used to relate individual and neighborhood characteristics to class membership. RESULTS: Five latent classes were identified: "least active," "walkers," "domestic/gardening," "athletic," and "domestic/gardening athletic." Individual-level predictors, including more education, higher income, and better self-reported health, were associated with membership in the more-active classes, particularly the athletic classes. Residential characteristics, including living in single-family housing and living in the lower-density boroughs of New York City, were predictive of membership in one of the domestic/gardening classes. Class membership was associated with BMI even after controlling for total PASE score. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that individual and neighborhood characteristics are associated with distinct physical activity patterns in a group of older urban adults. These patterns are associated with body habitus independent of overall activity.
Download or read book Lifestyle integrated Functional Exercise LiFE program to prevent falls written by Lindy Clemson and published by Sydney University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-12 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the LiFE program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The trainer's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides a step-by-step guide for therapists and trainers to implement the program with their clients. It should be used in conjunction with the participant's manual so that the program is fully understood from both the trainer's and participant's perspectives.
Download or read book Active Older Adults written by Lynn Allen and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1999 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This... manual provides a collection of 15 award-winning fitness programs for seniors. The ideas and activities, which have been gathered from programs across the country, are presented in a consistent and easy-to-understand format. Directions for implementing the programming ideas are included, as are sample charts, brochures, registration and safety forms, newsletters, and a listing of resources that will ensure a successful program. Active Older Adults presents a full spectrum of approaches to helping seniors get and stay fit. Some of the programs provide introductions to basic fitness principles while others explain how to lead older adults in specific activities, such as strength training, line dancing, and water walking. There are also low-stress programs for individuals with cardiovascular or joint problems."--BACK COVER.
Download or read book Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults 2E written by Rose, Debra J. and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities.
Download or read book Active and Healthy Aging and Quality of Life Interventions and Outlook for the Future volume II written by Shekhar Chauhan and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The continuous growth of older populations, as a consequence of demographic changes, is a huge global challenge. The growing proportion of older adults not only burdens the healthcare system, specifically, in developing countries but also posits a challenge at the household level, specifically, in nuclear and one-person households. For societies as a whole to avoid costly and negative effects, it is crucial to increase their knowledge of how to promote good health among older adults, so that they can live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. Active aging is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. An active and healthy life has remained one of the most important aspirations for all people, both young and older adults alike. This ambition has become a genuine possibility for many due to a rising life expectancy among people of diverse attributes across the world. While celebrating longer life and more financial security in later life than ever before, we need to challenge how these aspirations can be sustained, through our own behavioral responses and through public policy, institutional reforms, and innovations. The challenge is to identify, recommend, and promote strategies and interventions that stimulate and sustain the activity, independence, and health of people of all ages, especially older adults, and, in the process, promote the well-being and quality of life of people and make public welfare systems more sustainable.
