Download or read book An Examination of Physical Activity Guidelines and Health related Quality of Life Among Older Adults written by Sisi Chen and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging is associated with higher risks of comorbidity, disability, and reduced activities of daily living, which lowers health-related quality of life (HRQoL). With the rapid increase of the older adult population in the U.S., poor HRQoL in older people has become a significant public health problem. To improve HRQoL in the elderly, physical activity (PA) plays an important role. According to the PA Guidelines for Americans, adults should engage in both aerobic and muscle strengthening activities (MSA). However, previous studies of PA and HRQoL predominantly focus on aerobic activity with limited research on MSA. Prior research also provides mixed results on sex differences. Therefore, the purposes of this study were to 1) examine the associations between meeting PA guidelines and HRQoL among older adults, and 2) investigate if sex moderates the relationship between meeting PA guidelines and HRQoL.Data from 87,495 older adults aged 9́Æ 65 years who participated in the U.S. 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor System (BRFSS) were analyzed. The BRFSS used phone interviews and validated questionnaires to assess aerobic activity, MSA, and HRQoL. Binomial logistic regression was used to examine the relationships between meeting PA guidelines and HRQoL while adjusting for covariates. Sex * PA was entered in logistic regression models to test the if sex was a moderator in the relationship between meeting PA guidelines and HRQoL after controlling for significant covariates.Participants meeting both guidelines or aerobic activity guideline only had significantly lower odds of reporting all components of poor HRQoL than those who met neither guideline (OR= 0.37-0.58) and those who met MSA only (OR= 0.34 to 0.74). No significant difference was observed in the odds of having poor HRQoL between individuals meeting both guidelines and those achieving aerobic activity guideline only. Compared to those meeting neither guideline, respondents who met MSA only had significantly lower odds of reporting poor general health (OR= 0.87, 95% CI: 0.76-0.99) and poor mental health (OR= 0.79, 95% CI: 0.66-0.93). There was no significant interaction effects of sex and PA on the odds of having poor HRQoL. While achieving both aerobic activity and MSA guidelines is promising in improving HRQoL, aerobic activity contributed to the most benefits. Study results can be used to inform policies, programs and interventions designed to increase HRQoL in older people.

Download or read book WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 Active Ageing and Physical Activity written by Gonçalo Nuno Figueiredo Dias and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an analysis of active ageing and physical activity from a multidisciplinary perspective. With descriptions of exercises, adequately illustrated with pictures, this book shows that regular physical activity reduces the prevalence of chronic diseases associated with ageing, as well as the risk of morbidity and mortality of the elderly. It confirms that exercise programs minimize the psychomotor decline, prevent the loss of functionality, inability and dementia, and foster significant gains in health and well-being, leading to increased quality of life of the elderly.

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Ageing and Physical Activity Promotion written by Samuel R. Nyman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-31 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ageing of our population is a key societal issue across the globe. Although people are living longer, they need to be living longer in good health to continue to enjoy quality of life and independence and to prevent rises in health and social care costs. This timely and ground-breaking volume will provide an up-to-date overview of the factors that promote physical activity in later life. Despite advances in the fields of gerontology and geriatrics, sports and exercise science, sociology, health psychology, and public health, knowledge is largely contained within disciplines as reflected in the current provision of academic texts on this subject. To truly address the present and substantial societal challenges of population ageing, a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach is required. This handbook will inform researchers, students, and practitioners on the current evidence base for what physical activities need to be promoted among older people and how they can be implemented to maximise engagement. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and students across the social sciences.

Download or read book Exercise for Aging Adults written by Gail M. Sullivan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Physical Activity written by Casey Jordan Mace and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall aim of this thesis was to better understand the impact of physical activity on the health and well-being of people in advanced age. The first aim was to investigate the relationships between physical activity and health outcomes by examining the epidemiology of physical activity among older adults, with particular focus on the 'oldest old' (80 years and over). The health outcomes of interest were depression, health related quality of life, and functional status. The inception cohort of a longitudinal study, LiLACS NZ, was examined (n=664). Non-Māori aged 85 years and Māori aged 80-90 years completed an interviewer administered, self-reported questionnaire of physical activity, depression, health related quality of life (relating to both mental health and physical health), and function. Secondly, given the nature of older people, it has been recognised that more detailed measures of physical activity (whether incidental, daily living, or planned) were needed, in order to better understand the types and patterns of activity in which older people engage and the benefits of such activity. Hence, the second aim of this thesis was to validate a use-of-time measure known as the MARCA (Multimedia Activity Recall for Children and Adults) in the oldest old. A subsample (n=45) of the LiLACS NZ cohort was administered the MARCA at repeated times and activity levels were compared using the Actigraph accelerometer. Findings of Study 1 indicated that physical activity was strongly related to functional status and physical health related quality of life in people of advanced age. Physical activity was related to mental health related quality of life only in non-Māori men and physical activity was related to depression in the non-Māori men and women in the cohort. Collectively these findings suggest that physical activity is an important factor for the health of the oldest old, but greater understanding of mental health in older Māori is required. Study 2 demonstrated that the MARCA was a valid and reliable self-reported measure of physical activity that can provide useful descriptive information about the way older adults use their time. Findings from Study 2 will be useful for furthering research on the relationship of physical activity to health outcomes in older people, as well as improving the quality and precision of future studies.

Download or read book Aging and Motor Behavior written by Andrew C. Ostrow and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.

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 Aging Physical Activity and Health written by Roy J. Shephard and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Aging, Physical Activity, and Health, Roy J. Shephard, one of the world's leading authorities on exercise science, reviews and synthesizes the scientific literature on the physiological changes of aging and how regular physical activity affects the aging process.Shephard's critical analysis features the latest theories on how aging and exercise affect such medical conditions as cardiorespiratory disease, musculoskeletal diseases, metabolic health, mental function, and general well-being. He provides conclusive physiological evidence that exercise is effective for reducing the risk of many diseases, maximizing independence, and improving the quality of life for the elderly. Shephard also discusses the economic and social consequences of an aging society.More than 1, 700 references make this book an excellent resource for those who want to investigate specific areas of aging and activity.

Download or read book Relationship Between Quality of Life and Physical Activity with Diagnosed Myocardial Infarction written by Meagan N. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to determine if physical activity is related to health related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults who have a history of myocardial infarction. This study included eight older adults with history of myocardial infarction who were enrolled in a medically supervised exercise and education program known as cardiac rehabilitation. Each participant completed the HRQoL survey and wore a FitBit for three consecutive days in order to measure physical activity level. A Pearson’s correlation test was run. Results showed that HRQoL and physical activity level did not correlate when the data was run with the outlier present (r = .46, P = .29, P > 0.05) or without the outlier present (r = .14, P = .77, P > 0.05). In conclusion, there was no significant correlation between HRQoL and physical activity level in older adults with history of myocardial infarction. The number of participants in this study was less than expected. There were only 8 participants who agreed to participate in the present research study, which was limited by diagnosis and age. During the data collection process, 19 patients enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation either did not have an MI diagnosis or qualify to participate based on age. Three patients, who did qualify, did not want to participant in the study. Further research needs to be conducted with a larger sample size and a wider range of heart diagnoses in cardiac rehabilitation in order to get a more reliable and valid result. The research sample should be open to all patients who have been diagnosed with an MI or who have had heart procedures (Stent/PTCA) or open-heart surgery (CABG) in order to obtain a more reliable measure. The present research study is unique because all patients are post-MI and are enrolled in a medically supervised exercise program in order to educate them on how to exercise and what guidelines to follow. Future research could control for the type of MI each participant has or how many bypasses or stents each participant received and investigate any differences in the results that may appear after analyzing steps per day and HRQoL.

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 Physical Activity and Health in the Elderly written by Alexandrina Lobo and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2010-12-30 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Physical inactivity is not only an individual's personal problem but is identified as a serious public health issue. Prolonged inactivity that occurs among many elderly persons tends to lead into a gradual decrease in all components of physical fitness, t"

Download or read book Physical Activity and Mental Health written by Angela Clow and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from internationally renowned experts, Physical Activity and Mental Health presents research illustrating how the use of physical activity can enhance well-being and reduce the impact of potentially debilitating mental health conditions. Written for students, researchers, and professionals in exercise science, fitness, and health care fields, Physical Activity and Mental Health details the factors that influence the relationship between mental health and physical activity as well as the benefits of physical activity in dealing with mental illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, and addictive behaviors. Readers will learn how promotion of physical activity can lead to a greater sense of well-being or act as a medical intervention. Exercise readiness checklists, mental health checklists, and population-specific sample activity plans assist in creating and implementing exercise programs to meet the needs of patients or clients. Physical Activity and Mental Health begins with an exploration of the brain systems that are affected by physical activity and how these affect mental well-being. The text continues with discussion of the following topics: • An overview of physical activity guidelines and the challenges in measuring physical activity in a mental health context • How physical activity promotes well-being across the life span and among socioeconomic statuses • How physical activity and exercise can improve quality of life and recovery in people with a range of mental and physical health conditions • An examination of exercise dependence, including its relationship with eating disorders and body dysmorphia and the negative impacts of excessive exercise on mental health Learning features in each chapter assist both the student and practitioner in learning and referencing the information. A chapter outline and an editors’ introduction provide an overview of the structure and content. Key concepts cover important ideas and definitions. Evidence to Practice boxes review current knowledge and theory from a perspective of practical application. Each chapter concludes with a summary and list of references, and additional highlight boxes throughout the text accent important topics. Physical Activity and Mental Health integrates theoretical and applied approaches with practical tips on exercise programs, measurement strategies, and methodological considerations. Balancing theory and practice, this resource assists students, researchers, and practitioners in understanding the links between physical activity, well-being, and mental health and how to apply this information for the benefit of patients and clients across a range of populations and conditions.

Download or read book Interdisciplinary Nutritional Management and Care for Older Adults written by Ólöf G. Geirsdóttir and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Part I: Nutritional Care in Geriatrics -- 1: Overview of Nutrition Care in Geriatrics and Orthogeriatrics -- 1.1 Defining Malnutrition -- 1.2 Nutrition Care in Older Adults: A Complex and Necessary Challenge -- 1.3 Malnutrition: A Truly Wicked Problem -- 1.4 Building the Rationale for Integrated Nutrition Care -- 1.5 Managing the Wicked Nutrition Problems with a SIMPLE Approach (or Other Tailored Models) -- 1.5.1 Keep It SIMPLE When Appropriate -- 1.5.2 A SIMPLE Case Example -- 1.5.2.1 S-Screen for Malnutrition -- 1.5.2.2 I-Interdisciplinary Assessment -- 1.5.2.3 M-Make the Diagnosis (es) -- 1.5.2.4 P-Plan with the Older Adult -- 1.5.2.5 L-Implement Interventions -- 1.5.2.6 E-Evaluate Ongoing Care Requirements -- 1.6 Bringing It All Together: Integrated Nutrition Care Across the Four Pillars of (Ortho) Geriatric Care -- 1.7 Summary: Finishing Off with a List of New Questions -- References -- Recommended Reading -- 2: Nutritional Requirements in Geriatrics -- 2.1 Nutritional Recommendations for Older Adults, Geriatric and Orthogeriatric Patients -- 2.2 Nutritional Recommendations for Older Adults -- 2.2.1 Energy Requirement and Recommended Intake -- 2.2.2 Protein Requirement and Recommended Intake -- 2.2.3 Micronutrients and Dietary Fibers -- 2.3 Nutritional Risk Factors in Older Adults -- 2.4 Estimating Intake in Older Adults -- 2.5 Nutritional Status of Older Adults, Geriatric and Orthogeriatric Patients -- 2.6 Summary -- References -- Recommended Reading -- 3: Nutritional Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Geriatrics -- 3.1 The Nutrition Care Process -- 3.2 Nutritional Screening/Risk Detection -- 3.3 Nutritional Assessment and Diagnosis -- 3.3.1 Nutrition Impact Symptoms -- 3.3.2 Nutritional Diagnosis -- 3.3.3 Etiologic Criteria.

Download or read book Chart Supplement Pacific written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: