INCREASED ACCESS TO RESEARCH-BASED COMMUNITY STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAMS IMPROVES FUNCTIONAL STATUS IN OLDER ADULTS

2001 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. S5
Author(s):  
J E. Layne ◽  
N D. Ryan ◽  
K Rafferty Hall ◽  
N E. Lynch ◽  
M E. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Community Strength

Strength Training in Community Settings: Impact of Lay Leaders on Program Access and Sustainability for Rural Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1408-1414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa T. Washburn ◽  
Carol E. Cornell ◽  
Martha Phillips ◽  
Holly Felix ◽  
LaVona Traywick
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Lay Leaders ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Delivery Approach

Background:The effect of volunteer lay leaders on availability and sustainability of strength-training programs for older adults has not been well explored. We describe implementation of the StrongWomen strength training program by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and report on the relationship between delivery approach (agent-led, lay-led, or combination of agent- and lay-led) and program access and sustainability.Methods:All state Extension agents (n = 66) were surveyed on program implementation, continuance, and use of lay leaders. Program records were used to identify the number of trained lay leaders. Regression models were used to examine the relationship between delivery approach and group availability.Results:Counties using lay leaders had twice as many groups as counties using only agents. There was a significant, positive relationship between the number of lay leaders and the number of groups. Counties using lay leaders were 8.3 times more likely to have continuing groups compared with counties not using lay leaders.Conclusions:Program continuance was significantly and positively associated with lay leader use. Lay delivery expanded access to strength training programs and increased the likelihood that programs would continue. This approach can be used to increase access to and sustainability of strength training programs, particularly in resource-constrained areas.

scholarly journals I'd Rather Be . . . : Activities Older Adults Reported Leading to Decreased Engagement With Cognitive Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 325-325
Author(s):  
Erin Harrell ◽  
Nelson Roque
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Form Factor ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Tablet Device

Abstract One modifiable risk factor of dementia is cognitive inactivity. Given cognitive ability is closely tied to continual performance of instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive training programs continue to be explored as a way to boost cognition and allow older adults to remain independent longer. While the efficacy of cognitive training is controversial, identifying activities older adults are willing to limit in exchange for cognitive training provides valuable information in relation to designing cognitive training programs that appeal to older adults. Using a qualitative approach, this study highlights activities older adults (ages 64+) noted as contributing to decreased gameplay of a cognitive training program on a tablet device. We found that respondents (61%) noted playing less as a result of entertainment activities (i.e., reading and playing games), social activities (31%) and travel (27%). Findings have implications for device form factor in administering cognitive training and other programs.

scholarly journals Cognitive decline and alcohol consumption adjusting for functional status over a 3-year period in French speaking community living older adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. e177-e184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen-Maria Vasiliadis ◽  
Marie-Christine Payette ◽  
Djamal Berbiche ◽  
Sébastien Grenier ◽  
Carol Hudon
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Service Use ◽  
High Functioning ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Changing Patterns

AbstractBackgroundThe effect of alcohol consumption on cognitive decline is not clear. We aimed to study the association between alcohol consumption and cognitive functioning controlling for functional heath status.MethodsA total of 1610 older adults with a score ≥26 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were followed to assess the change in scores at the 3-year follow-up. Information on alcohol consumption as well as socio-demographic, lifestyle, psychosocial and clinical factors, as well as health service use were assessed at baseline and 3-year follow-up interviews. Linear mixed models with repeated measures were used stratifying by functional status.ResultsClose to 73% reported consuming alcohol in the past 6 months, of which 11% were heavy drinkers (≥11 and ≥16 drinks for women and men). A significant decrease in MMSE scores was observed in low functioning non-drinkers (−1.48; 95% CI: −2.06, −0.89) and light to moderate drinkers (−0.99; 95% CI: −1.54, −0.44) and high functioning non-drinkers (−0.51; 95% CI: −0.91, −0.10).ConclusionsAlcohol consumption did not contribute to cognitive decline. Cognitive decline was greater in individuals reporting low functional status. Research should focus on the interaction between changing patterns of alcohol consumption and social participation in individuals with low and high functioning status.

Successful Dissemination of a Community-Based Strength Training Program for Older Adults by Peer and Professional Leaders: The People Exercising Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 2323-2329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Layne ◽  
Susan E. Sampson ◽  
Charlotte J. Mallio ◽  
Patricia L. Hibberd ◽  
John L. Griffith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The People

Core self-evaluation as a predictor of strength training adoption in older adults

Maturitas ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael K. Baker ◽  
David J. Kennedy ◽  
Philip L. Bohle ◽  
Deena Campbell ◽  
James H. Wiltshire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Core Self

Benchmarking Functional Status in Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 95 (12) ◽  
pp. 2264-2271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Gerrard ◽  
John Luce ◽  
Jonathan F. Bean ◽  
Alan M. Jette ◽  
Ross Zafonte
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Status

Exercise in the Treatment of Claudication: Assessment and Treatment of Functional Impairment

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith G Regensteiner
Keyword(s):  
Functional Status ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Walking Speeds ◽  
Walking Time ◽  
Efficacy Studies

Claudication is an important cause of impaired exercise capacity, which limits a patient's ability to walk and thus to meet the personal, social and occupational demands of daily life. Given that improvement of the walking impairment is the primary goal of treating claudication, exercise performance and functional status of patients with claudication should be measured before and after any intervention. Assessment of functional status in both the laboratory and community settings is important so that the various treatments can be judged as to relative efficacy. Studies have shown that exercise training programs have a clinically important impact on functional capacity in persons with claudication. A meta-analysis showed that pain-free walking time increased 180% and maximal walking time increased 120% in claudicants who participated in an exercise program. Substantial improvements have been found in walking speeds and distances (65% and 44%, respectively), caloric expenditure (31%) and physical functioning (67%).

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