Associations between everyday physical activity and morale in older adults

Almevall, Albin; Wennberg, Patrik; Zingmark, Karin; Öhlin, Jerry; Söderberg, Stefan; Nordmark, Sofi; Niklasson, Johan

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.08.007

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“…This number is projected to surpass a million by 2070, with women remaining the majority ( Statistics Sweden ). Despite women’s longer life expectancy than men, they tend to experience lower well-being (A. D. Almevall et al, 2022 ; Ko et al, 2019 ; Näsman et al, 2020 ). Furthermore, widows have reported a lower quality of life and a higher prevalence of depression compared to widowers (Lee & DeMaris, 2007 ; Lee et al, 2001 ).…”

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Exploring the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive need of care: a qualitative in-home interview study

Almevall,

Juuso,

Melander

et al. 2024

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Introduction Studies of older women’s life transitions is rare but gains relevance as the aging population, with older women as the majority, expands. Purpose To explore the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive home care needs. Materials and methods Semi-structured interviews were carried out with eleven women, aged 80 and over (82–95 years, mean 90) residing at home with extensive care needs (≥4 daily sessions, averaging 2.5–6 hours, mean 3). Data were analysed by reflexive thematic analysis. Results The theme “This Day in My Home, the frame of my life” reflects the women’s experience of a good life. A good day imbued them with hope, trust and security, carrying them forward with the assurance that night would usher in a new day. However, there were moments when life was merely about navigating daily challenges. During such days, the women felt trapped in time, unsafe and lonely. Conclusion A day at home may seem static, yet it mirrors life’s dynamism, evolving with shifting circumstances. Older widows navigate challenges while maintaining their sense of self, independence, and connection to home. These findings have implications for aged care, recognizing the multifaceted aspects of life and the centrality of home.

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Exploring the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive need of care: a qualitative in-home interview study

Almevall,

Juuso,

Melander

et al. 2024

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Systematic review of the associations between transport and loneliness

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McHale,

Chow

et al. 2024

Advances in Transport Policy and Planning

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Engaging adults in organized physical activity: a scoping review of recruitment strategies

Mackenzie-Stewart

Lacy-Vawdon

Murphy³

et al. 2023

Health Promotion International

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Summary Scaling up established physical activity (PA) opportunities for broader population reach requires practitioners to carefully consider strategies implemented to recruit and attract new participants to their PA programs. This scoping review examines the effectiveness of recruitment strategies for engaging adults in organized (established and sustained) PA programs. Electronic databases were searched for articles published between March 1995 and September 2022. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods papers were included. Recruitment strategies were assessed against Foster et al. (Recruiting participants to walking intervention studies: a systematic review. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2011;8:137–137.) assessment of quality for reporting recruitment and the determinants of recruitment rates were examined. 8394 titles and abstracts were screened; 22 articles were assessed for eligibility; 9 papers were included. Three of the 6 quantitative papers adopted a combination of passive and active recruitment strategies and 3 relied solely on active strategies. All 6 quantitative papers reported on recruitment rates; 2 evaluated the efficacy of recruitment strategies based on the achieved levels of participation. The evaluation evidence on how individuals are successfully recruited into organized PA programs, and how recruitment strategies influence or address inequities in PA participation, is limited. Culturally sensitive, gender sensitive and socially inclusive recruitment strategies based on building personal relationships show promise for engaging hard-to-reach populations. Improving the reporting and measurement of recruitment strategies into PA programs is essential to better understand which strategies are attracting various population groups thus allowing program implementers to employ recruitment strategies best suited to the needs of their community while making efficient use of program funding.

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Associations between everyday physical activity and morale in older adults

Cited by 4 publications

References 45 publications

Exploring the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive need of care: a qualitative in-home interview study

Exploring the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive need of care: a qualitative in-home interview study

Systematic review of the associations between transport and loneliness

Engaging adults in organized physical activity: a scoping review of recruitment strategies

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