Physical activity needs, preferences, perceptions, and current practices of community residing older adults

Contrady, A.

doi:10.31274/etd-20200902-28

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“…In general, older adults prefer physical activity programs that are group-based, age-appropriate, and incorporate physical activity into everyday activities (Beauchamp et al, 2007; Burton et al, 2015; Contrady, 2020), but there is little known about the preferences of AL residents related to physical activity programs. Tailoring of physical activity interventions can be enhanced by engaging stakeholders from the population of interest.…”

Section: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior In Assisted Livingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity Programming for Older Adults in Assisted Living: Residents’ Perspectives

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Decreasing sedentary behavior and increasing light physical activity could promote the maintenance of functional abilities for older adults in assisted living (AL). The purpose of this qualitative study was to gather residents’ recommendations about a proposed self-efficacy enhancing intervention to replace sedentary behavior with light physical activity. We interviewed 20 residents (mean age 83.1; 60% women). Topics included their current activities and thoughts about physical activity. We presented the intervention and asked questions to inform its modification. Data were analyzed with content and thematic analysis. Specific recommendations included shorter one-hour sessions and framing the intervention as increasing light physical activity rather than decreasing sedentary behavior. The thematic analysis identified multiple factors that could influence intervention implementation, including motivation to be active, safety concerns, ageist attitudes about physical activity, varying abilities of residents, social influences, and limited opportunities for physical activity. These results will inform physical activity intervention implementation for AL residents.

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Section: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior In Assisted Livingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity Programming for Older Adults in Assisted Living: Residents’ Perspectives

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“…An often-cited barrier to attending community-based interventions, are inadequate access to transportation, particularly for more isolated and vulnerable older adults (Sims-Gould, 2019, Contrady, 2020). Often cited exercise and physical activity barriers include pain, fear of pain, financial problem/affordability, low motivation, limited time, scheduling challenges, and physical limitations (Contrady, 2020). Some barriers for attending meal programs include lack of awareness and lack of perceived need (Schultz, 2020).…”

Section: Community Wellness Educationmentioning

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COVID-19 and aging adults: Virtual education and behavior impacts

Wong

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Theses and Dissertations Completed in Family and Consumer Sciences: 2020

Wilmarth

Milstead

2021

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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The annual survey of graduate programs in family and consumer sciences at U.S. universities and colleges was conducted during the summer of 2021. The goal was to compile a listing of theses and dissertations completed in 2020 in family and consumer sciences. Representatives at institutions with identified family and consumer sciences programs were e-mailed requests for information regarding completed theses and dissertations. Twenty-five institutions reported a total of 137 theses and 174 dissertations completed in 2020. This report includes the submitted information on theses and dissertations separated into 16 subject categories.

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Physical activity needs, preferences, perceptions, and current practices of community residing older adults

Cited by 3 publications

References 136 publications

Physical Activity Programming for Older Adults in Assisted Living: Residents’ Perspectives

Physical Activity Programming for Older Adults in Assisted Living: Residents’ Perspectives

COVID-19 and aging adults: Virtual education and behavior impacts

Theses and Dissertations Completed in Family and Consumer Sciences: 2020

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