scholarly journals Physical Activity in the Elderly with Fall Experience Over the Past Year: Results from Amirkola Health and Ageing Project

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Safarpour ◽  
Seyed Reza Hosseini ◽  
Akbar Fotouhi ◽  
Hojjat Zeraati ◽  
Masume Mohamadzade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Score ◽  
Physical Activity Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Background and purpose: Nowadays, immobility is known to be the fourth risk factor for mortality. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between fall experience over the previous year and levels of physical activity in the elderly.Materials and Methods: The study was performed with 1616 participants of 60≤ years. The relationship between physical activities in the elderly with age, sex, educational level, body mass index, comorbidities, and fall experience over the previous year was evaluated. Physical activity in the elderly was evaluated using the physical activity scale for the elderly.Results: In the multiple regression model, the age (β: -1.6, 95% CI:  -2.0- -1.1), sex, female (β: 11.0, 95% CI: 4.3-17.6), and comorbidities (β: -6.8, 95% CI: -13.5 - -0.1) had a significant relationship with the physical activity score. On the contrary, there was no significant difference between the score of physical activity and both groups with and without the experience of fall over the previous year (β: 0.09, 95% CI: -8.0 - 8.2).Conclusion: Increasing age with comorbidity resulted in a decrease in the average physical activity score in the studied elderly population. However, the experience of fall had no relationship with it. Providing the conditions alongside the training required to carry out physical activities, especially in the elderly people with the disease, was suggested.

Physical activity and cognitive impairment among the elderly in some districts of Ha Nam province in 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Hoang Thi Hai Van ◽  
Dao Anh Son ◽  
Pham Quang Thai
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Significant Difference

The study was conducted on 1,210 elderly people (aged 60 and older) with the purpose of understanding physical activity and cognitive impairment among elderly people in some districts of Ha Nam province in 2018. The results showed that the percentage of elderly people with symptoms of cognitive impairment was high, accounting for 46.36%. There was a significant difference between the rate of cognitive impairment of the group who exercised frequently (41.92%) and that of the group who did not exercise (51.62%) (p<0.05). Compared to the Non-exercise group, the risks of cognitive impairment of group exercise 15 - 45 minutes/week (OR = 0.69; 95% CI: 0.51 - 0.93); group exercise 45 - 90 minute/week group (OR = 0.61; 95% CI: 0.44 - 0.84) and group exercise Over 90 minutes/week (OR = 0.43; 95% CI: 0.27 - 0.67) were all significantly lower. The more time the research subjects exercise, the lower their risk of developing cognitive impairment became. Our finding suggests that physical activities may delay or prevent the onset of cognitive impairment in elderly people. It is necessary to expand research, continue to apply the cognitive screening test based on international standards, while guiding and encouraging elderly people to carry out physical activities according to their capabilities and international recommendations.

scholarly journals Assessment of magnitude of physical activity among rural high school children of Nelamangala taluk, Bengaluru: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5181
Author(s):  
Nandish Kumar S. ◽  
Jyothi Jadhav ◽  
Ranganath T. S. ◽  
Vishwanatha .
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Participants

Background: In India, more than two thirds of adolescents aged 11-17 years have insufficient physical activity. Though data on prevalence of physical activity among adolescents with reference to WHO criteria are available, very few studies have assessed the magnitude of physical activity. Hence, the study was conducted to assess the magnitude of physical activity among rural high school children of Nelamangala Taluk, Bengaluru.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 200 high school students from 6 co-education schools. Magnitude of physical activity was assessed using physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (PAQ-A), a self-reported, validated questionnaire.Results: Mean age of the study participants was 14.35 years. 112 (56%) of them were female and 123 (61.5%) of them were studying in 10th standard. 100 (50%) of them were from government or aided school. Final Physical activity score of study participants was 2.39±0.64. There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in the final physical activity score between males and females. Government or aided school participants had a better final score than those of private school and the difference was statistically significant. Final physical activity score decreased with their promotion to higher class. There was no significant difference between activity levels during physical education class across variables like sex, class studying and type of school.Conclusions: Physical activity was better among males, government school participants and those studying in lower class in comparison to their counterparts. Majority of this difference can be attributed to activities happening beyond the school hours. 

scholarly journals PROPENSITY FOR FALLS IN ELDERLY FEMALE AND MALE PRACTITIONERS AND NON- PRACTITIONERS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Élcio Alves Guimarães ◽  
Cristina de Matos Boaventura ◽  
Maria Paula Pereira Andrade ◽  
Nayara Ribeiro Graciano ◽  
Bárbara Vilela Franco Teodoro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Elderly Male ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Functional Reach ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Risk Of Fall

Background: Aging being a natural physiological process can present both physical and psychic changes, due to the conditions of life of the person, and can be influencers for the installation of chronic non-communicable diseases, which may predispose this subject to an episode of fall. Objectives: To compare the propensity to fall in the elderly male and female, practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activities. Methods: The sample consisted of 120 elderly people of both genders practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity and were used the “Timed Up and Go” and “Functional Reach” tests. Results: Among non-practitioners of physical activity, significant differences were observed between the values of functionality, being that the male group presented higher values than the female group, i.e., men move more, therefore has the lowest risk of fall. Conclusion: It was concluded that the female practitioners of physical activity have a greater risk of suffering an episode of fall compared to the non-practitioners, and in relation to the men practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity there was no significant difference, showing that the elderly women have a higher risk to fall compared to the elderly men.

scholarly journals Happiness and Physical Activity in the Elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30
Author(s):  
Alfonso J. García ◽  
M. Rocío Bohórquez ◽  
Macarena Lorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Positive Aging ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

The overall objective of this study was to explore past and present happiness from people over 65 years old, and the relationship that physical activity may have with it. Participants voluntarily completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Physical Activity Scale Battery STEPS 2.1 (WHO, 2012) and the Scale of Happiness (Godoy and Godoy-Izquierdo, 2006). The results show that present happiness is lower than last. Furthermore, it is shown that the current practice of physical activity affects the happiness of the greatest, being happiest those most active at this stage of his life. Finally, having been involved in physical activity at some point in the life cycle (past, present or continuously) is related to a higher level of happiness than that related to a sedentary lifestyle; the mechanisms involved in this protective role of happiness must be determined. This protective role of physical activity has to be taken into account in the design of programs and intervention promoting active and positive aging population.

scholarly journals Happiness and Physical Activity in the Elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30
Author(s):  
Alfonso J. García ◽  
M. Rocío Bohórquez ◽  
Macarena Lorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Positive Aging ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

The overall objective of this study was to explore past and present happiness from people over 65 years old, and the relationship that physical activity may have with it. Participants voluntarily completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Physical Activity Scale Battery STEPS 2.1 (WHO, 2012) and the Scale of Happiness (Godoy and Godoy-Izquierdo, 2006). The results show that present happiness is lower than last. Furthermore, it is shown that the current practice of physical activity affects the happiness of the greatest, being happiest those most active at this stage of his life. Finally, having been involved in physical activity at some point in the life cycle (past, present or continuously) is related to a higher level of happiness than that related to a sedentary lifestyle; the mechanisms involved in this protective role of happiness must be determined. This protective role of physical activity has to be taken into account in the design of programs and intervention promoting active and positive aging population.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Physical Activities and Cognitive Function in The Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Wisoedhanie Widi Anugrahanti ◽  
Romaden Marbun ◽  
Nadia Oktiffany Putri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
P Value ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Brain

ABSTRACT Physical activity is a factor that can inhibit cognitive decrease in the elderly. One of the preventive actions that can be done by the elderly in slowing down the decrease of cognitive function is to increase physical activity. Physical activity is thought to stimulate nerve growth which might inhibit cognitive decrease in the elderly. When doing physical activity, the brain will be stimulated so that it will increase the Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor which plays a role in keeping nerve cells fit and healthy. Based on the explanation, the aim of this study was to identify the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in the elderly. This study was a quantitative study with a categorical correlative analytic method. The study used cross sectional study design. The chi-square test and ordinal logistic regression test were used for data analysis. The results of this study stated that the overall physical activities which were exercise, mild activity, heavy activity, use of stairs and participate in social activities showed a significant relationship to cognitive function. Participating in social activities and mild activity were the most significant physical activities that showed relationship to cognitive function, with p-value = 0.001 < 0.05. In conclusion, the findings highlight that the choice of appropriate physical activity can help to maintain cognitive function in the elderly. Keywords: physical activity, cognitive function, elderly

scholarly journals Quality of life and depression in elderly persons engaged in physical activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
Marija Trajkov ◽  
Fadilj Eminovic ◽  
Sasa Radovanovic ◽  
Milivoj Dopsaj ◽  
Dragan Pavlovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Training Session ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Significant Difference

Backgroung/Aim. Since the number of elderly persons is gradually increasing worldwide, there is a need to identify the factors that affect the quality of healthy ageing. On the other hand, depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in the elderly and one of the most serious health problems that modern society is facing. Considering the importance of physical activity for healthy ageing, the question is whether there are differences in quality of life and depression in the elderly in relation to the certain characteristics of physical activities practicing. Methods. Differences in the quality of life and occurrence of depression in elderly were examined in relation to duration of a single training session and frequency of physical activities per week. This non-experimental, descriptive and comparative cross-sectional study involved a total of 188 persons aged 65?84 years, where 90 persons are engaged in a physical activity while 98 persons are not. The Older People?s Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Geriatric Depression Scale were used. Results. Statistically significant difference was found in the following domains of quality of life: health, social relationships and psychological and emotional well-being as well as in the total score of quality of life and in the occurrence of depression. The highest values of quality of life and the lowest level of depression manifestation were observed in the group of persons whose single training session lasted for 60 minutes, and in the group of persons engaged in a physical activity twice a week. Conclusion. The main finding indicates that the differences in the duration of a single training session and the frequency of physical activities per week reflect on the overall quality of life, individual domains of quality of life and the occurrence of depression in the elderly persons.

Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Washburn ◽  
Kevin W. Smith ◽  
Alan M. Jette ◽  
Carol A. Janney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Physical Activity Level and Motor Aptitude: Motor Domains and Identification Capacity of Brazilian Insufficiently Active Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Maria Andreis ◽  
Fernando de Aguiar Lemos ◽  
Lorenna Walesca de Lima Silva ◽  
Cassiana Luiza Pistorello Garcia ◽  
Gabrielli Veras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
General Motor ◽  
Body Scheme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Global Coordination

Background: A decrease in the physical activity level in old age is common, which results in an increase in the number of falls and chronic conditions. Associated with that occurs the decline in motor skills as a result of the deficit in the interaction of cognitive and motor processes. Physical activity level can be associated differently with each motor domains. Objective: We analyzed the relationship between physical activity level and motor aptitude, and to identify which motor domains were most sensitive to detect insufficiently active level in older adults. Methods: Participated in the study 385 elderly people of both sexes. For the evaluation of the subjects were adopted the International Questionnaire on Physical Activity and the Motor Scale for Older Adults. Results: The majority of the elderly were active. In the comparison of motor aptitude between active and insufficiently active (IAC) elders a significant difference was found in the Global Coordination, Balance, Body Scheme and General Motor Aptitude. From the analysis of the area under the curve (AUC), we verified that these domains also were the ones that presented adequate diagnostic accuracy to identify IAC elderly. Besides that active elderly have presented the General Motor Aptitude classified within normality while the IAC below the normal. Conclusion: Our data suggest that IAC older adults present lower motor aptitude than the active elderly, especially in the domains of Global Coordination, Balance, Body Scheme and General Motor Aptitude, and that these domains were sensitive to indicate IAC older adults.

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