Feelings of well being in elderly people: Relationship to physical activity and physical function

The goal of this work is to analyze the impact of elderly Portuguese individuals’ global perception of satisfying basic psychological needs in the areas of subjective happiness, subjective vitality and physical activity through a structural equations model. The way of well-being differs according to the amount of physical activity practiced in Portuguese elderly was also analyzed. Participants included 309 elderly people (242 females, 67 males) of Portuguese nationality who practice different levels of physical activity. Their ages range from 60 to 90 years old (M=68.59; DP=6.60).The obtained results show that the perception of basic psychological needs in Portuguese elderly people’s lives are a positive predictor of subjective happiness and subjective vitality. Also, the results verified that elderly people who perceive higher levels of competence practice more physical activity. Consequently, it is also possible to conclude that elderly people who participate in more physical activities perceive greater levels of subjective happiness and subjective vitality.

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Injuries in sports activities in elderly people

10.1093/med/9780198701590.003.0077 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Tomasz Kostka ◽

Joanna Kostka

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older People ◽

Elderly People ◽

Sports Participation ◽

Well Being ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Risk Of Injury ◽

Age Related ◽

Training Programmes ◽

Sports Activities

Regular physical activity in old age is widely recommended as an effective way to prevent chronic diseases and maintain well-being. Nevertheless, sports participation carries the risk of injury. In elderly people, the risk of injury is greater due to age-related pathophysiological changes and concomitant chronic conditions. Available data indicate an increasing number of injuries among older people, which is associated with there being more older people and an increasing number of these people are participating in sports and physical exercise. An appropriate identification of risk factors for injury and education of older people can reduce the incidence of injuries. Methods of preventing injuries include protective equipment such as helmets, warming up, and properly designed training programmes. Health benefits of participation in regular physical activity adjusted to health status and physical functioning outweigh hazards of sport-related injuries, even in advanced age.

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Locomotive Syndrome Relation to Daily Physical Activity, Physical Function, and Body Composition in Elderly People: A Pilot Study

Juntendo Medical Journal ◽

10.14789/jmj.62.s225 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 62 (Suppl.1) ◽

pp. 225-230 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

YOSHIHIKO ISHIHARA ◽

HAYAO OZAKI ◽

TAKASHI NAKAGATA ◽

MASAYOSHI ISHIBASHI ◽

SHUICHI MACHIDA ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Physical Function ◽

Elderly People ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Locomotive Syndrome

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Young adult cancer survivors’ experience of taking part in a 12-week exercise referral programme: a qualitative study of the Trekstock RENEW initiative

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-020-05746-w ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

N. Below ◽

A. Fisher ◽

S. Epstone ◽

J. Reynolds ◽

G Pugh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adult ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Physical Function ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Well Being ◽

Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽

Adult Cancer Survivors ◽

Young Adult Cancer ◽

Exercise Referral

Abstract Purpose There is emerging evidence that physical activity interventions have the potential to improve the physical function and psychosocial well-being of young adult cancer survivors. However, most existing interventions for young adult cancer survivors have been delivered in an in-patient hospital setting. The purpose of this study is to explore young adult cancer survivors’ (YACS) experiences of the RENEW programme, a 12-week community-based exercise referral scheme delivered by Trekstock, a UK-based cancer charity. Methods Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with YACS (mean age, 33 years; 87.5% female) who participated in the RENEW exercise referral programme. Each interview followed the same semi-structured interview guide which asked participants about their experiences of the RENEW programme and their ideas for the future development of the scheme. Data was audio-recorded, transcribed full verbatim and analysed using framework analysis. Results YACs predominantly chose to take part in the RENEW programme as a means to improve their health and overcome cancer related impairments (e.g. fatigue, loss of strength, low body confidence). The offer of one-to-one tailored support and unlimited gym access was often cited as a factor which motivated enrolment. Overall, YACS experience of the programme was positive with many describing improvements in physical function and general well-being. Barriers to participating in the programme included sign-off from clinicians prior to enrolment, travelling to the gym and fear of exercising alone. Conclusions Exercise referral schemes are acceptable to YACS and provide a promising opportunity for young people with cancer to improve their physical and psychosocial health through physical activity.

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Efectos del ejercicio aeróbico sobre los estados de ánimo en mujeres mayores (Effects of aerobic exercise on the moods in elderly women)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i20.34623 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 43-47

Author(s):

Pedro Jesús Ruiz Montero ◽

Antonio Baena-Extremera

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Elderly People ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Well Being ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Salud Mental ◽

Group A ◽

Physical Reasons ◽

Bienestar Psicologico

El propósito de este estudio descriptivo es evaluar el grado de influencia que la práctica de actividad física aeróbica ejerce sobre el bienestar psicológico, la salud mental y su repercusión en los estados de ánimo. Se ha utilizado una muestra formada por 63 mujeres participantes del programa de Actividad Física para mayores de la provincia de Málaga, con edades comprendidas entre los 60 y 79 años y que pertenecen a tres poblaciones inferiores a 3.000 habitantes, en una comarca denominada «Sierra de las Nieves». Las participantes cumplimentaron un cuestionario sociodemográfico estandarizado y el Profile of Moods States, POMS, en una versión reducida de 30 ítems agrupados en cuatro factores: tensión (8 ítems), vigor (8 ítems), fatiga (7 ítems) y amistad (7 ítems). Los resultados obtenidos muestran que los cuatro estados de ánimo evaluados no están asociados con las variables edad y motivos de práctica física, mientras que si está asociada la antigüedad de práctica de actividad física con el vigor y la variable enfermedad con la tensión.Palabra clave: Actividad física; ánimo; salud mental; personas mayores; mujer.Abstract: The intention of this descriptive study is to evaluate the degree of influence that the practice of aerobic physical activity exerts on the psychological well-being, the mental health and its repercussion in the moods. A sample formed by 63 participant women of the program of Physical Activity for elderly people has been used of the province of Malaga, with ages between the 60 and 79 years and that belongs to three inferior populations to 3,000 inhabitants, in a denominated region «Sierra de las Nieves». The participants complimented a sociodemografic questionnaire standardized and Profile of Moods States, POMS, in group a reduced version of 30 items in four factors: tension (8 ítems), vigor (8 ítems), fatigue (7 ítems) and friendship (7 ítems). The results obtained show that the four evaluated moods are not associate with the variables age and practice for physical reasons, whereas if the antiquity of practice of physical activity with the vigor and the variable disease is associate with the tension. Key words: Physical activity; mood; mental health; elderly people; woman.

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Beneficios de la actividad física sobre la autoestima y la calidad de vida de personas mayores (Benefits of physical activity on self-esteem and quality of life of older people)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i33.50969 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 3-9

Author(s):

Alfonso Javier García González ◽

Facundo Froment

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Elderly People ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Initial Hypothesis ◽

The Relationship ◽

Different Levels

El propósito del presente estudio es investigar acerca de la relación existente entre la Autoestima manifestada por personas mayores de 65 años y la realización de actividad física. El autoconcepto y la Autoestima aparecen como componentes psicológicos fundamentales de la calidad de vida durante la adultez mayor y del bienestar personal. La Autoestima ha sido propuesta como un área de intervención para mejorar la calidad de vida en la población mayor. La muestra la componen 184 personas mayores, de las que 92 realizan actividad física frecuentemente y otras 92 desarrollan un estilo de vida sedentario. Se aplicó el cuestionario de Autoestima personal de Rosenberg. Los resultados muestran diferentes niveles de Autoestima entre los mayores que realizan actividad física y los que no, siendo significativamente más alta en los primeros. Estudios con objetivos similares demuestran y apoyan la comprobación de la hipótesis de partida que establece la relación positiva entre la Autoestima y la realización de actividad física. Abstract. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between self-esteem perceived by people over 65 and practicing of physical activity. Self-concept and self-esteem emerge as fundamental psychological components of quality of life in elderly and for personal well-being. Self-esteem has been proposed as an area of intervention to improve quality of life in senior citizens. The sample consisted of 184 elderly people, 92 of which often practiced physical activity, whereas the other 92 carried out a sedentary lifestyle. Rosenberg´s Personal Self-esteem questionnaire was applied. Results show different levels of self-esteem between elderly people who practice physical activity and those who do not, being significantly higher in the formers. Studies with similar goals support and corroborate the initial hypothesis that establishes a positive relationship between self-esteem and practicing physical activity.

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Physical activity, well-being, and priorities of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey of Women’s Health Initiative Strong and Healthy (WHISH) intervention participants

Translational Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1093/tbm/ibab122 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Lauren Wegner ◽

Andrea S Mendoza-Vasconez ◽

Sally Mackey ◽

Valerie McGuire ◽

Cynthia To ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Function ◽

Women’S Health ◽

Women's Health ◽

Older Women ◽

Well Being ◽

Geographic Region ◽

Women's Health Initiative ◽

Women’S Health Initiative ◽

Health Initiative

Abstract Sheltering-in-place, social distancing, and other strategies to minimize COVID-19 transmission may impact physical activity (PA) and well-being in older adults. To assess self-reported PA changes, well-being, and priorities of older women across the USA early in the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, a 10-question survey was emailed to 5,822 women, aged over 70 years, who had been assigned to the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Strong and Healthy (WHISH) trial PA intervention and had provided email addresses. The survey assessed general and physical well-being, current priorities, and PA levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demographic and physical function data were collected previously. Descriptive analyses characterized participants’ priorities and PA changes from before the pandemic to the time of data collection during the pandemic. Differences in PA change by age, physical function, and geographic region were assessed by Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc Dunn tests. Among 2,876 survey respondents, 89% perceived their general well-being as good, very good, or excellent, despite 90% reporting at least moderate (to extreme) concern about the pandemic, with 18.2% reporting increased PA levels, 27.1% reporting no changes, and 54.7% reporting decreased PA levels. Top priorities “in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak” were staying in touch with family/friends (21%) and taking care of one’s body (20%). Among priorities related to physical well-being, staying active was selected most frequently (33%). Support for maintaining PA in older populations should be a priority during a pandemic and similarly disruptive events.

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