The Impact Activity on the Quality of Life of Seniors Living in Retirement Homes

Kendrová, Lucia; Nemeth, F.; Dernarova, L.; Kishko, O.; Kundracikova, L.; Čuj, Jakub; Santova, T.; Sulicova, A.

doi:10.22359/cswhi_11_3_03

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“…Physical exercises lead to the flexibility of muscles, tendons, ligaments, have a beneficial effect on body posture, improve the psychophysical state of the body [2,5,6]. Kendrova et al [9] showed a beneficial effect of physical activity on the quality of life of a retirement home residents in Sabinov (Slovakia), examined with the WHOQOLBREF questionnaire. Kurowska's research [10] showed that elderly women preferred meetings with friends, activities improving physical fitness, watching TV and learning new things in their free time, while men preferred acquiring new skills, improving physical fitness and watching TV.…”

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Sex-related differences in the energy cost of physical activity in seniors

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Introduction. The aging of the human body, which is an inevitable and irreversible process, causes changes in the structure and functions of organs and a decrease in intellectual and cognitive functions. Physical activity is essential for the quality of life of seniors. The aim of the study was to compare the energy cost of physical activity of women and men over 65 years of age, living in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Material and methods. Cross-sectional study covered seniors at the age of 65-74, from Podkarpackie Province. The research tool was an International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for the analysis. Results. Energy expenditure related to energy cost of vigorous (p = 0.031), moderate (p = 0.014) and total effort (p = 0.007) job-related, motor vehicle-related effort (p < 0.001), and leisure-time physical activity (p = 0.005) was statistically significantly higher in men. In women, higher values of vigorous physical activities in the garden or yard (p = 0.049) and moderate physical activities at home (p = 0.014) were observed. Conclusions. The energy cost of activities requiring job-related vigorous, moderate and total physical activity, as well as the energy cost of effort related to train, bus, car, tram, or other kind of motor vehicle, as well as recreation, sport, and leisure-time physical activity is higher in men. On the other hand, women are characterized by a higher energy cost of vigorous physical activities in the garden or yard and moderate physical activities inside home. The time spent sitting does not differentiate the surveyed women and men.

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Sex-related differences in the energy cost of physical activity in seniors

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“…It is especially important for seniors, because the aging of the human body causes changes in the structure and functions of organs, reduces psychophysical efficiency [2][3][4][5]. Data from the literature indicate that physical activity has a significant impact on increasing independence and selfreliance, and thus improves the quality of life of the elderly [6,7]. In line with World Health Organization recommendations [8], older adults should do at least 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity; or at least 75-150 minutes of vigorousintensity aerobic physical activity; or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorousintensity activity throughout the week, for substantial health benefits.…”

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Physical activity of urban and rural residents over 65 years of age

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Introduction. Physical activity has a significant impact on increasing independence and self-reliance, and thus improves the quality of life of the elderly. The aim of this study was to compare the physical activity of urban and rural residents over 65 years of age. Material and metods. The study covered 135 people living in the urban environment (81 women; 54 men) and 19 rural residents (63 women and 56 men) in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Age of the subjects ranged from 65 to 74 years. Research tools constituted the IPAQ. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the results. Results. Physical activity related to cycling (p < 0.001), vigorous physical activities in the garden or yard (p = 0.031), recreation in leisure-time, consisting of walking and moderate activity (p < 0.001) were statistically significantly lower in people from the urban environment. Conclusions. There is a need for promote physical activity and take care of seniors, especially from the urban environment, as well as to create educational programs regarding the possibilities and ways of undertaking physical activity in order to maintain the process of successful aging at an optimal level.

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The Impact Activity on the Quality of Life of Seniors Living in Retirement Homes

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this research to find out whether physical activity (PA) affects the quality of life (QoL) of seniors living in retirement homes.

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Sex-related differences in the energy cost of physical activity in seniors

Sex-related differences in the energy cost of physical activity in seniors

Physical activity of urban and rural residents over 65 years of age

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