A report of the Surgeon General. Physical activity and health: Older adults.

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Surgeon General ◽  
General Physical

scholarly journals Community-Based Group Physical Activity and/or Nutrition Interventions to Promote Health and Mobility in Older Adults: An Umbrella Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E Neil-Sztramko ◽  
Kylie Teggart ◽  
Caroline Moore ◽  
Diana Sherifali ◽  
Donna Fitzpatrick-Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Umbrella Review ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Background Physical activity and a healthy diet are important in helping to maintain mobility and quality of life with aging. Delivery of physical activity and nutrition interventions in a group setting adds the benefits of social participation. Objectives This umbrella review aims to identify group-based physical activity and nutrition interventions for community-dwelling older adults that improve mobility. Methods Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, Sociological Abstracts) were searched from inception to April 28, 2020. Eligibility criteria included systematic reviews exploring the effectiveness of physical activity and/or nutrition interventions, delivered in a group setting for community-dwelling older adults. Two reviewers independently performed eligibility screening, critical appraisal (using AMSTAR 2) and data extraction. Older adult/provider research partners informed data synthesis and results presentation. Results In total, 54 systematic reviews (1 high, 21 moderate, 32 low/critically low quality) were identified; 46 included physical activity only, and eight included both physical activity and nutritional supplements. No reviews included nutrition interventions alone. Combined aerobic/resistance, general physical activity, and mind-body exercise all improved physical function and balance (moderate-high certainty). Aerobic/resistance training improved aerobic capacity (high certainty). Resistance training and general physical activity improved muscle strength (moderate certainty). Aerobic/resistance training and general physical activity are likely to reduce falls among older adults (moderate certainty). There was no evidence of benefit for nutritional supplementation with physical activity. Conclusions Multicomponent group-based physical activity interventions can improve measures of mobility in community-dwelling older adults. We found no reviews focused on nutrition only, highlighting a gap in the literature.

The Effect of Season on Physical Activity Among Older Adults in King County, Washington

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-313
Author(s):  
Allen Cheadle
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
Walking Programs ◽  
General Physical ◽  
The Impact

Background:Effective promotion of physical activity among older adults, and the evaluation of those efforts, requires a better understanding of the impact of seasonal patterns on physical activity.Methods:This article used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, a population-based telephone survey, to examine the association between levels of physical activity among older adults and season of the year, temperature, and rainfall.Results:A statistically significant seasonal pattern was identified for general physical activity; for example, recommended physical activity was 62% higher in relative terms in June than in December (63% active versus 39%). However, no significant association was found between season and walking, and rainfall and temperature did not appear to influence the level of activity over and above the effect of season.Conclusions:Evaluations of walking programs for seniors may not need to make adjustments for seasonality when measuring impact using pre/post surveys.

scholarly journals Community-Based Group Physical Activity and/or Nutrition Interventions to Promote Health and Mobility in Older Adults: An Umbrella Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Neil-Sztramko ◽  
Kylie Teggart ◽  
Caroline Moore ◽  
Diana Sherifali ◽  
Donna Fitzpatrick-Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Umbrella Review ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Background Physical activity and a healthy diet are important in helping to maintain mobility and quality of life with aging. Delivery of physical activity and nutrition interventions in a group setting adds the benefits of social participation. Objectives This umbrella review aims to identify group-based physical activity and nutrition interventions for community-dwelling older adults that improve mobility. Methods Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, Sociological Abstracts) were searched from inception to April 28, 2020. Eligibility criteria included systematic reviews exploring the effectiveness of physical activity and/or nutrition interventions, delivered in a group setting for community-dwelling older adults. Two reviewers independently performed eligibility screening, critical appraisal (using AMSTAR 2) and data extraction. Older adult/provider research partners informed data synthesis and results presentation. Results In total, 54 systematic reviews (1 high, 21 moderate, 32 low/critically low quality) were identified; 46 included physical activity only, and eight included both physical activity and nutritional supplements. No reviews included nutrition interventions alone. Combined aerobic/resistance, general physical activity, and mind-body exercise all improved physical function and balance (moderate-high certainty). Aerobic/resistance training improved aerobic capacity (high certainty). Resistance training and general physical activity improved muscle strength (moderate certainty). Aerobic/resistance training and general physical activity are likely to reduce falls among older adults (moderate certainty). There was no evidence of benefit for nutritional supplementation with physical activity. Conclusions Multicomponent group-based physical activity interventions can improve measures of mobility in community-dwelling older adults. We found no reviews focused on nutrition only, highlighting a gap in the literature.

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