Health benefits of physical activity for older adults – epidemiological approaches to the evidence

2004 ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
A BAUMAN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits

scholarly journals Assessment of Household Work as Compensation for Physical Activity Deficit Amongst Older Adults in a Nigerian Urban Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eucharia O. Ejechi ◽  
◽  
May O. Esiri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Household Work ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Household Chores ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

Urban older adults tend to be physically inactive and often remain indoors. Household work of a sample of 300 urban-dwelling adults (50-65 years) from a Nigerian state capital was therefore investigated for physical activity (PA) levels. Questionnaire on participation in household tasks, time and days/week for the tasks, awareness of health benefits of PA and household work as exercise was used. Greater participation occurred in household chores than outdoor/yard work (70.0 vs 44.0%) while participation varied with specific chores (55.0-70.0%) and yard work (28.7-34.0%). Gender, education, age and living with spouse or children/helper were associated with performance of household chores (P<0.05) as well as with yard work except living with spouse. Prevalence of low-intensity household PA was high with only 0.9-13.8% attaining moderate-intensity level and no vigorous-intensity. Low prevalence of awareness of PA health benefits (32.3%) and household work as exercise (14.4%) was observed, but were related to good performance of household work (OR, 1.50-1.55; CL, 0.55-3.54). The finding that 13% of the respondents attained moderate-intensity PA indicated the potential of household work to compensate for the absence of other physical activities. Thus public health campaigns based on household work as exercise in a gender sensitive African society becomes necessary.

Worn on the Older Body: Physical Activity Technologies and the Commitment to Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 883-888
Author(s):  
Susan G. Zieff ◽  
Claudia M. Guedes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Negative Outcomes ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Improve Health

Physical activity (PA) is a proven strategy for reducing risk of chronic disease. Many older adults do not reach recommended levels of activity to achieve health benefits. There is growing interest among scholars and practitioners about the potential of technology to increase PA and improve health. This study investigated knowledge of, attitudes toward, and experiences with PA technology among a sample of older adults to determine potential for use in interventions. Overall, participants indicated that they learned about their levels of PA, held positive attitudes toward, and reported good experiences with PA technology, including desired behavior change. Negative outcomes included concerns about risk from using PA technology. Outcomes from this study suggest the need for updated views of older adults and technology and potential health benefits from using PA technology.

Physical activity and older adults: a review of health benefits and the effectiveness of interventions

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 703-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
AH Taylor ◽  
NT Cable ◽  
G Faulkner ◽  
M Hillsdon ◽  
M Narici ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits

scholarly journals 173 A Qualitative Study Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Engagement in Physical Activity Among Older Irish and French Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Fintan Sheerin ◽  
Aileen Lynch ◽  
Sean Kilroy ◽  
Monique Epstein ◽  
Ariane Girault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background The physical and mental health benefits of physical activity (PA) in older adults have been well-documented. However, a large proportion of older adults worldwide fail to meet the internationally recommended guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate intensity PA per week. Factors associated with engagement in PA among older adults are complex, interacting and wide-reaching, involving individual, social, physical and environmental factors. Thus, to develop preventive lifestyle interventions it is necessary to carefully explore these factors. Methods This qualitative study (as part of a larger funded study to develop a PA-intervention) sought to identify and explore facilitators and barriers to PA in community dwelling older adults (≥65). Focus groups were conducted in Ireland (one) and France (two) and findings were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The main facilitators that emerged from focus group participants (n=33) were: availability of resources; tailored classes facilitated by staff knowledgeable of older adults’ needs; activities that facilitated social support and connectedness; perceived physical and psychological health benefits. Similar factors also influence continued participation in PA, as well as feelings of wellbeing and enjoyment, family support and motivation, although it was noted that it did sometimes require considerable effort. Barriers to engagement in PA included: lack of social support and resources; environmental factors, whether built, social, location or weather-related. Barriers of a more personal nature also emerged and included fear, loss of confidence due to functional changes, and lack of opportunity. Conclusion PA guidelines are but the first step. There is a need to develop implementation strategies at all levels: personal; interpersonal; organisational; community; and public policy, specifically for older adults, that will incorporate the above facilitators and address the above barriers to optimize engagement and maintenance in PA among older adults.

scholarly journals The Frequency and Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Musich ◽  
Shaohung S. Wang ◽  
Kevin Hawkins ◽  
Chris Greame
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits

scholarly journals The Health Benefits of a Physical Activity Program for Older Adults Living in Congregate Housing

2008 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Temple ◽  
Bonnie L. Janzen ◽  
Karen Chad ◽  
Georgia Bell ◽  
Bruce Reeder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program

scholarly journals Assessment of Household Work as Compensation for Physical Activity Deficit Amongst Older Adults in a Nigerian Urban Setting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eucharia O. Ejechi ◽  
May O. Esiri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Household Work ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Household Chores ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

Urban older adults tend to be physically inactive and often remain indoors. Household work of a sample of 300 urban-dwelling adults (50-65 years) from a Nigerian state capital was therefore investigated for physical activity (PA) levels. Questionnaire on participation in household tasks, time and days/week for the tasks, awareness of health benefits of PA and household work as exercise was used. Greater participation occurred in household chores than outdoor/yard work (70.0 vs 44.0%) while participation varied with specific chores (55.0-70.0%) and yard work (28.7-34.0%). Gender, education, age and living with spouse or children/helper were associated with performance of household chores (P&lt;0.05) as well as with yard work except living with spouse. Prevalence of low-intensity household PA was high with only 0.9-13.8% attaining moderate-intensity level and no vigorous-intensity. Low prevalence of awareness of PA health benefits (32.3%) and household work as exercise (14.4%) was observed, but were related to good performance of household work (OR, 1.50-1.55; CL, 0.55-3.54). The finding that 13% of the respondents attained moderate-intensity PA indicated the potential of household work to compensate for the absence of other physical activities. Thus public health campaigns based on household work as exercise in a gender sensitive African society becomes necessary.

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