Download or read book An Investigation of the Quality of Life of Older Adults Before and After Participation in an Exercise Program at the Queen Elizabeth Centre Ballarat written by Belinda Jane Olsen and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This study has been developed as a result of the uncertainty of the relationship between physical activity and successful aging. Specifically, this study proposes to evaluate the psycho-social effects following participation in the exercise program at the Queen Elizabeth Centre Ballarat, "Activate - Good Health for 50's Plus." The results of this study may be significant in terms of modifying or improving exercise programs offered at the Queen Elixabeth Centre Ballarat." -- Pg. 2.

Download or read book The Experiences of Older Adults with Chronic Physical Impairments in a Six month Exercise Program Effects on Quality of Life Self esteem and Self efficacy written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a six month exercise program on the quality of life, self-esteem and self-efficacy of older adults with chronic physical impairments, and to describe their experiences while in the program. The subjects were five participants in the Kinsmen Reh-fit Centre's "Nooners" program--an exercise class for older adults with substantial physical impairments (stroke, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.). The subjects were interviewed both pre and post-intervention as well as at two mid-points in November and January. The interviews probed the individual's attitude towards physical activity, as well as their perceived benefits and barriers to joining this program, and the amount of social support they received. Three psychometric instruments were filled out pre- and post-intervention and were used to measure quality of life, self-esteem and self-efficacy. The data were combined and five case studies developed to describe each subject's experiences in the exercise program. Interview and observation data revealed the themes common to each subject. These themes were: dependence, depression, support, expectations, physical improvements, social interaction and effort. Results of the psychometric instruments indicated that three out of five subjects recorded an increase in quality of life, subject's self-esteem scores increased or were maintained and all of the self-efficacy scores either decreased or remained unchanged. Overall, it was concluded that this type of exercise program was beneficial to older adults with chronic physical impairments.

Download or read book Evaluation of Program Satisfaction Quality of Life Strength and Fall Risk of Community dwelling Older Adults Participating in a Community Exercise Program written by Marissa Adolphson and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Social Support Facilitated Through Group Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults written by Erica Jill Brown and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the relationship between participation in a group physical activity program and social support for adults 55 and older. The older adult population is expected to double over the new few decades, and this could have a substantial impact on society. Older adults are at risk for decreased physical abilities that can lead to disease and disability, and they often encounter fewer social connections that can lead to loneliness and social isolation. Physical activity programs can improve or maintain physical fitness levels of adults, but these programs can also facilitate social support systems for their participants. Group physical activity programs can address both physical and social concerns for older adults, and there is a need to highlight the social components of these programs. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between participation in a group physical activity program and social support for older adults. This paper describes the development and evaluation of a social support questionnaire that was given to seventeen participants before and after participation in Fit for Life, a group physical activity program for adults 55 and older at the University of California, Davis, Activities and Recreation Center. Paired t-tests were used to examine within-group differences on the questionnaire (pre-test vs. post-test), and independent t-tests were used to examine between-group differences on gender (female vs. male). To adjust for the small sample size, an alpha level of .15 was adopted to detect any trends in the following analyses. Overall, participants experienced marginally significant changes in two of the four dimensions of social support on the pre-test vs. post-test comparisons. Participants had a tendency to experience more emotional support and positive social interaction after participating in the Fit for Life program. No pre-test--post-test differences were found on informational support, affectionate support, or the overall total score. Based on these trends, recommendations for future research include increased sample size and choosing participants with no previous experience in this type of programming.

Download or read book Evaluation of Program Satisfaction Quality of Life Strength and Fall Risk of Community dwelling Older Adults Participating in a Community Exercise Program written by Rachel Bothun and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship of Level of Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Community dwelling Older Adults written by Kelly Schurtz and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to describe observed relationships between level of physical activity engagement, perceived quality of life, and life determinants (i.e., age, gender, race, and educational level) of community-dwelling older adults. Thirty-four Pitt County Council on Aging participants, ages 55 and older, participated in the study. Quality of Life (QOL) was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) while physical activity level was measured using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA). The four domains of QOL that were measured included physical health (Domain 1), psychological state (Domain 2), social relationships (Domain 3), and environment (Domain 4). Results indicated significant bivariate relationships between physical health and VO2max (r=0.388 p=0.023), as well as RAPA score (r=0.413 p=0.015); psychological state and age (r=-0.518 p=0.002), psychological state and RAPA score (r=0.506 p=0.002), and the environment and RAPA scores (r=0.429 p=0.011). Findings also suggested that age (b=-0.770, t=-2.236, p=.033) and RAPA score (b=2.286, t=2.487, p=.019) were important predictors of psychological health. Results from this study can be used by community-based senior centers in order to create more opportunities for physical activity, thus enhancing participants' quality of life.

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 The Effects of a Home based Physical Activity Intervention and Motivational Interviewing Program on the Mental Health of Older Adults written by Elizabeth N. Kane and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Truncated abstract] Background: Regular Physical activity (PA) is believed to contribute positively to mental health (MH) (Penedo & Dhan (2005). Likewise, PA interventions appear to be efficacious in improving MH and quality of life (QOL) among older adults (Netz, Wu, Becker & Tenenbaum, 2005). However, in order to forward our understanding of effective strategies to optimise MH and QOL among older adults, continued research to test variations in PA intervention components and delivery is required (Conn, Valentine & Cooper, 2002). Parent Study: The data for this thesis was collected as part of a parent project Motivating Older adults to Value Exercise (MOVES). The primary aim of the MOVES study was to evaluate the short and long-term effect of a 6-month PA program and educational and counselling approaches on retention, adherence, PA, health and fitness of 50-80 year olds. Study Objectives: This thesis aimed to examine the changes in QOL and MH with a 6- month PA program to determine whether behavioural education and motivational interviewing (independently/combined) would result in greater improvements in QOL and MH, compared to standard education and standard counselling (independently/combined). The theoretical basis was developed in conjunction with the MOVES project, and the research questions and hypotheses for this thesis were developed by the author. Study Hypotheses: It was hypothesised that improvement in QOL and MH in the short and long-term would be: a.) greater for participants in the three groups who received behavioural education and/or motivational interviewing compared with participants in the standard education and standard counselling group; b.) greater for participants who received behavioural education compared with standard education; and c.) greater for participants who received motivational interviewing compared with standard counselling. Methods Participants/ Physical Activity Program: Healthy, sedentary older adults from the community were prescribed a 6-month, home-based PA program comprising three 50- minute sessions/week of moderate intensity walking. Participants were randomly allocated to receive either standard or behavioural education, with either standard counselling or motivational interviewing. The content for each of the groups was delivered via a workbook and workshop at baseline and telephone counselling for the initial 6-months. After 6 months participants continued their PA program without further education or counselling for an additional 6 months...

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 Activity Health and Fitness in Old Age written by Jean A. Macheath and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-05-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical activity is a key element in maintaining the independence and quality of life of older people. It is vitally important that those in the caring professions working with the elderly are aware of the capabilities and expectations of older people in this respect. Originally published in 1984, different aspects of activity in relation to old age are examined in this book. These include not only physical exercise and occupational therapy activities, but also activities of daily living, leisure, housework and shopping. An analysis is made of the attitudes of professional groups, such as nurses, to their elderly patients or clients. The author shows that, at the time, the professionals needed greater education about the needs of the elderly who cannot be considered as an homogeneous group.

Download or read book Understanding Older Adults Perceptions of Participation in Physical Exercise written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to explore older adults' perceptions of participation in physical exercise throughout the life course. Using a life course perspective as the theoretical framework for this study, I identified the factors in older adults' lives that may or may not lead to continuous participation in physical exercise throughout life. Through in-depth interviews with nine men and six women who are members of the Wellness Center in Southwest Virginia, I gained a precise understanding of how societal processes and opportunities, life course roles and transitions, and individual meanings of physical exercise influenced perceptions of participation in physical exercise. Several conclusions were drawn from the findings of this research. First, the older adults' reported perceived changes in their perceptions and definitions of physical exercise in accordance with life stages and particular roles (i.e., parenthood and career) throughout their lives. Second, the older adults' believed that geographical location and societal influences and opportunities had a tremendous impact on their participation in physical activity as children. Third, the older adults' indicated that childhood involvement in physical activity was very influential to their participation in physical activities and exercise throughout life.

Download or read book The Development and Evaluation of an Exercise Program to Increase Well being of Older Adults written by Malissa L. Kraft and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the effects of an eight-week exercise program on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of a group of community-dwelling older adults. The program targeted low-income older adults who had few resources for accessing conventional fitness programs. Participants were divided into three groups: a wait-list control group, an exercise training group, and an exercise plus social support group. The exercises combined stretching, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise. To assess impact on well-being, participants were administered the Geriatric Depression Scale, Mini Mental State Exam, and World Health Organization Well-Being Scale, as well as having their blood pressure taken before and after participating in the eight-week program. Pretest and posttest scores were compared both within groups and between groups to determine the impact of exercise and social support on well-being. This exercise program provides a cost-efficient, accessible model for increasing physical activity in at-risk, low-income seniors.

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 The Experiences of Older Adults with Chronic Physical Impairments in a Six month Exercise Program microform Effects on Quality of Life Self esteem and Self efficacy written by Andrea Mary Bedard and published by National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada. This book was released on 1998 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Comparisons Between Physical Activity Levels and Perceived Quality of Life in an Elderly Population written by Amanda Lorraine Lee and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study found a correlation between physical activity and quality of life among participants in Cleveland, Mississippi, and found a significant difference between the level of physical activity and quality of life.

Download or read book Physical Activity Disablement and Quality of Life in Long Term Care Residents A Feasibility Study written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Origins of Exercise Adherence in the Canadian Seniors Population written by Karen Kilfeather and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research identified and examined the responses of 19 physically active seniors to determine why they were physically active. The participants were physically active seniors, from the Niagara region who participated in physical activity 2, or more times per week. The purpose to this research was to determine what specific experiences or characteristics those seniors' possessed which motivated them to follow an exercise regime in later life. Three focus group interviews were conducted and participants responded to a set of predetermined questions. Responses to the interview questions were transcribed and analysed by comparing words and participant responses. This method of analysis is known as ethnographic summary. Themes, concepts, and experiences that emerged from the focus group interviews were also recorded according to systematic coding by way of content analysis. From this study, factors that predispose, enable, reinforce and prevent seniors from participating in exercise have been identified. Nine recommendations for improving seniors quality of life have also emerged from the study. Additionally, the findings from the study illustrate that those responsible for planning programs for seniors need to consider senior's wants and needs. Finally, the study also has educational implications. All participants in the study experienced a positive introduction to daily phyiscal activity through their school setting. Participants of the study believed, that their positive experiences at school, directly influenced their lifelong involvement in exercise.