The Association Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life Domains Among Older Women

Vagetti, Gislaine Cristina; Filho, Valter Cordeiro Barbosa; Moreira, Natália Boneti; Oliveira, Valdomiro de; Mazzardo, Oldemar; Campos, Wagner de

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“…Older adults without cancer have exhibited a positive association between light-intensity physical activity and enhanced psychological well-being, social participation, and social relationships [35]. Previous work with colorectal cancer survivors established links between light physical activity and health-related quality of life, including mental health component scores among survivors who reported no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity [9], and physical, role, and social role functioning among female (but not male) colorectal cancer survivors [10].…”

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Gender-varying associations between physical activity intensity and mental quality of life in older cancer survivors

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Wolin²,

Blair

et al. 2017

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Purpose Physical activity can enhance quality of life in cancer survivors, but this conclusion is based largely on research linking moderate-to-vigorous physical activity with quality of life. Light-intensity physical activity may be more feasible than more strenuous exercise for many older cancer survivors. This study reports a secondary analysis of baseline data from a lifestyle behavior intervention trial and examines the hypothesis that older cancer survivors who engage in more light-intensity physical activity, independent of moderate-to-vigorous activity, will report better mental quality of life. Methods Older (≥65 years), overweight or obese breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer survivors (n=641, 54% female) self-reported their physical activity and mental quality of life (i.e., mental health, emotional role functioning, vitality and social role functioning from the SF-36) as a part of the RENEW trial baseline assessment. Analysis of Covariance was used to test hypotheses. Results For older women (but not men), light physical activity was positively associated with mental quality of life after adjusting for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Light physical activity that involved social participation appeared to be responsible for this association. For older men (but not women), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was positively associated with mental quality of life. Conclusions Some activity appears to be better than none for important dimensions of mental quality of life. Experimental research is needed to test the hypothesis that older cancer survivors should strive to avoid inactivity regardless of whether they are able to engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

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Gender-varying associations between physical activity intensity and mental quality of life in older cancer survivors

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Wolin²,

Blair

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“…In this regard, physical activity is one of the most important resources to improving health and quality of life in older adults, which has been revealed by different studies [6][7][8]. In addition to this, many authors have shown that physical activity improves the functional abilities of older adults [9][10][11] as well as their quality of life [12]. In a combined intervention study of physical activity and cognitive stimulation carried out in a sample of 50 older adults where 44 were women [13], an improvement in the functional abilities and activities of daily living were observed.…”

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Satisfaction with Life, Subjective Well-Being and Functional Skills in Active Older Adults Based on Their Level of Physical Activity Practice

Parra-Rizo

Soler

2020

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Studies about the influence of physical activity on life satisfaction, functional ability and subjective well-being in physically active older adults without cognitive impairment are very few for the moment. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the life satisfaction, functional skills and subjective well-being of physically active older adults based on the level of activity practiced. The IPAQ (International Physical Activity), CUBRECAVI and LSIA (Life Satisfaction Index) scales were tested for a sample of 397 Spanish older adults between 61 and 93 years of age (M = 69.65; SD = 4.71). The results showed that those who performed high physical activity obtained higher scores in functional skills (p < 0.01) and in the activities of daily living (p < 0.01). In addition, subjective well-being (p < 0.01) and the functional autonomy of older adults (p < 0.01) were related to the level of physical activity that they practiced. In conclusion, it could be said that the older adults with a high level of physical activity have more functional skills and less difficulties performing the activities of daily living, and that they value their autonomy and health better.

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“…Lifestyles that include physical inactivity, a high-fat diet, or tobacco and alcohol consumption have frequently been studied by the scientific community as behaviors that influence the state of health in older adults (Vagetti et al, 2015). It seems that retired and senior volunteers are more protected from the hazards of retirement, physical decline, and inactivity than people of the same age who do not perform volunteer work (Fischer and Schaffer, 1993;Wilson and Musick, 1999).…”

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Benefits of Older Volunteering on Wellbeing: An International Comparison

2019

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Healthier aging implies lower health service expenditure and the possibility for individuals to make a longer and more valuable contribution to society. Lifestyles, including volunteering, affect our health. The policy implications of the present study are that it aims to broaden the state of knowledge and be useful to public decision-makers: if voluntary activities enhance the integration of older people into society, their participation will help to generate economic resources and improve their own welfare; if, however, health and participation do not show positive synergies, then policymakers must act independently in each of these fields. In this work, we focus on the societies of Chile, Mexico, and Spain because they have significantly aging populations and share

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The Association Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life Domains Among Older Women

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Gender-varying associations between physical activity intensity and mental quality of life in older cancer survivors

Gender-varying associations between physical activity intensity and mental quality of life in older cancer survivors

Satisfaction with Life, Subjective Well-Being and Functional Skills in Active Older Adults Based on Their Level of Physical Activity Practice

Benefits of Older Volunteering on Wellbeing: An International Comparison

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