Benefits of Physical Activity in Older Adults

Fern, Angela K.

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“…Physical activity is an important determinant of health in older adults [1]. Maintaining good health represents a crucial factor for functional independence due to high nursing costs and premature disability [2]. Despite the health benefits of physical activity [3], older adults are still physically inactive [4,5].…”

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“…Despite the health benefits of physical activity [3], older adults are still physically inactive [4,5]. According to the World Health Organization [6], older adults should do ”at least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.” Regular physical activity works beneficially against cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental diseases, as well as overall mortality [2]. However, only 9% of men and 6% of women aged ≥75 in Great Britain meet the recommended levels, and these numbers are declining [7].…”

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Frequency of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Background: Evidence shows that diet is associated with physical activity. However, there has been a lack of studies addressing it in a population of older adults. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to explore associations between various frequencies of dietary intake and physical activity in older adults. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the participants were 810 older adults aged ≥85. Frequency of dietary intake and the level of physical activity were assessed using the Elderly Diet Index score and International Physical Activity questionnaire. Mutual associations were examined using generalized estimating equations with a logistic regression model. Results: ”Optimal” intake of fish and seafood (OR (odds ratio) = 1.40; 95% CI (95 percent confidence interval) 1.01 to 2.00), fruits (OR = 2.10; 95% CI 1.45 to 3.02), legumes (OR = 1.73; 95% CI 1.19 to 2.50), olive oil (OR = 1.83; 95% CI 1.09 to 3.08) and bread (OR = 4.62; 95% CI 3.05 to 6.99) and the total Elderly Diet Index score (OR = 4.99; 95% CI 3.20 to 7.70) were associated with ”sufficient” physical activity. When all dietary components were entered simultaneously into the model, ”optimal” intakes of meat (OR = 1.73; 95% CI 1.10 to 2.71), fish and seafood (OR = 2.26; 95% CI 1.46 to 3.51), cereals (OR = 1.75; 95% CI 1.02 to 3.25), fruits (OR = 1.52; 95% CI 1.02 to 2.26), legumes (OR = 1.48; 95% CI 1.10 to 1.93), and bread (OR = 5.14; 95% CI 3.24 to 8.15) were associated with ”sufficient” physical activity. Conclusions: Our study shows that the total Elderly Diet Index score is the strongest predictor associated with ”sufficient” physical activity in a population of older adults. Thus, policies aiming to improve overall diet in order to achieve higher levels of physical activity are warranted.

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Frequency of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…For many, a quintessential proponent of leisure participation throughout the lifespan is physical activity. Physical activity has been linked to positive health benefits in all domains, including reduced depressive symptoms, improved functional mobility, decreased fall risk, increased socialization, and improved overall quality of life (e.g., Diegelmann et al, 2018;Fern, 2009;Jansen et al, 2018;Koskela et al, 2018;McPhee et al, 2016). Challenges arise, however, that compromise adequate provision of these types of services.…”

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Impact of a Pilot Adaptive Sports Intervention on Residents at a Skilled Nursing Facility

Bedini

Kelly²,

Mckenzie³

et al. 2019

TRJ

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The purpose of this pilot study was to measure the impact of an adaptive sports intervention on several outcomes including the components of self-determination (i.e., autonomy, competence, relatedness), loneliness, and mobility for residents of a skilled nursing facility (SNFs). This study employed a physician-prescribed, 4-week adaptive sports intervention specifically adapted for the residents of a SNF. The program was administered by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists® (CTRS), and facilitated six participants in weekly practice (basketball, baseball, golf, shuffleboard) and competition against residents in other local facilities. This mixed-methods study employed pre-test/post-test outcome evaluation using the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale (BPNSS) (competence, autonomy, relatedness), Timed Up and Go Test, as well as structured qualitative interviews. Results of this study showed improvements for all participants across most or all cognitive, physical, emotional, and/or social domains and all measures showed positive movement. Results also suggested improvements in identity, belonging, importance, and the potential for transfer of these benefits to greater

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“…Elderliness is defined as the progressive decline of functions at the cell, tissue, organ and body level, which begins with biochemical reactions in the cell with the effect of hereditary structure and external factors (Štefan et al 2018). Improving health services in the world, healthy nutrition practices, physical activity, and increasing basic health services such as vaccination and sanitation gradually lead to a prolongation of life expectancy and an increase in the elderly population (Štefan et al 2018;Fern et al 2009). When elderliness is evaluated chronologically, it is defined as an individual aged 65 and over in western countries (Warburton et al 2006).…”

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“…This information indicates that the number of elderly individuals in societies is increasing and will increase more over time (Troiano et al 2007;Allender et al 2008). Depending on this increase, the tendency to basic issues such as the health problems of old age and the solutions of these problems increased and healthy nutrition and exercise were indicated as the most important factor in maintaining health and increasing the quality of life (Štefan et al 2018;Fern et al 2009;Troiano et al 2007).…”

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The Relationship of Nutrition and Walking With Body Composition, Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Healthy Elderly Over 65

Göbel

GÜNEY²,

AKÇAY

2022

KINSI

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The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of healthy eating practices and walking exercise on body composition, anxiety and sleep quality in the elderly over 65 years of age. Participants (n=30) were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Individualized medical nutrition treatments were prepared by a specialist dietitian for 12 weeks and regular follow-ups were made on a weekly basis for the experimental group. In addition to the nutrition and diet program, the experimental group was given walking exercise for 45 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. Body composition measurements of all participants were taken at the beginning and end of the study, Three Factor Eating Questionnaire, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Scale were applied. There was no statistically significant difference in terms of body composition, anxiety and sleep quality in the healthy elderly group in which walking exercise and personalized nutrition therapy were applied. A statistically significant difference was found in terms of Hamilton scores with regard to the processes in those who didn’t exercise (Z=-2.913; p=0.010) and the post-test Hamilton scores of those who didn’t exercise were significantly lower than the first test.

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Benefits of Physical Activity in Older Adults

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Frequency of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frequency of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Impact of a Pilot Adaptive Sports Intervention on Residents at a Skilled Nursing Facility

The Relationship of Nutrition and Walking With Body Composition, Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Healthy Elderly Over 65

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