scholarly journals The Relationship between Levels of Physical Activity and Quality of Life among Students of the University of the Third Age

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-339 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The Analysis of Nutritional Habits of the Third Age Students in Poznań

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Magdalena Pracka ◽  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Third Age ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
The Third

AbstractIn recent years have seen increasing percentage of the elderly in the overall population. This has driven the attention to the lifestyle factors that influence the health and quality of life of this social group, including their nutrition and physical activity. Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a valuable platform for the dissemination and broadening of the knowledge related to these topics. The nutritional habits of 61 U3A students in Poznań were evaluated on the basis of a modified KomPAN questionnaire. Their nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) indices. Nearly half of the respondents were overweight and 16% had first degree obesity. The WHR index in women was on average 0.8, while in men it was 1.01. Only 13% of the students declared regular eating, with 60% consuming 4-5 meals a day. Women were found to eat snacks between meals more often than men. It was also found that the majority of the elderly do not add salt to ready meals or sweeten beverages with sugars. Taking into account the observed nutritional problems and the occurrence of improper eating habits of the elderly, it is recommended to continue the education on the prevention of common diet-related diseased.

scholarly journals Physical activity and quality of life according to students of the University of the Third Age

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
Marlena Skwiot ◽  
Barbara Juśkiewicz-Swaczyna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Health State ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
The Third ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The University

Abstract Introduction: Along with the rising life expectancy, there occurs an increased interest in geriatric care and in assessment of life quality in elderly persons. This study sought to examine the effects of physical activity on the quality of life in students of the University of the Third Age (UTA). Another purpose was to determine correlations between physical activity at a young age and the level of health state and physical activity at the time of the research as well as assessing the effects of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life in elderly individuals. Material and methods: The study included 138 UTA students (113 females and 25 males) aged 50 and above from Warminsko-mazurskie region. The questionnaire consisting of two parts was applied as a research tool. The first part included the authors’ own questionnaire with general questions as well as questions regarding physical activity levels at a young age and at the time of the research. The second part was made up of the standardised WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire (shorter version of WHOQOL) which was used to assess the subjects’ quality of life. Results: No significant differences between physical activity levels at a young age and at the time of the research were noted (p < 0.05). Self-evaluation of both life quality and heath state was significantly higher in individuals engaged in vigorous and moderate physical activity (p < 0.05) than in the other group. Conclusions: Physical activity of UTA students determines their quality of life and health state. Socio-demographic factors such as sex, age and a place of living influence the scores regarding the quality of life in WHOQOL-BREF domains.

scholarly journals Changes in the quality of life of female participants from the University of the Third Age and their predictors

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Leś ◽  
Monika Guszkowska ◽  
Ewa Kozdroń ◽  
Joanna Piotrowska ◽  
Ewa Niedzielska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
The University

scholarly journals The quality of life profile among students of the University of the Third Age

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Ewa Kupcewicz ◽  
Malgorzata Kusmierczyk ◽  
Barbara Wilk ◽  
Agnieszka Zajaczkowska ◽  
Aleksandra Zakrzewska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Evaluating the quality of life of elderly people who attend classes at the University of the Third Age

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Anna Grzanka-Tykwińska ◽  
Małgorzata Chudzińska ◽  
Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Changes in quality of life: the experience of elderly persons at a university of the third age

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita de Cassia Cabral de Campos Martins ◽  
Sidnei José Casetto ◽  
Ricardo Luís Fernandes Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
The University

Abstract Objectives: The aim of the present qualitative and quantitative study was to investigate whether the participation of elderly persons in the University of the Third Age (U3A) of the Federal University of São Paulo, Baixada Santista (Unifesp/BS) led to a perceived improvement in quality of life; the meaning of the term quality of life for the participants; and whether education and social interaction are considered relevant in any such perceived improvement. Method: Data were collected through the SF-36 questionnaire and semi-structured interviews at the beginning and end of the academic year. Results: The quantitative data did not differ significantly between the beginning and end of the research period, except for the variable Vitality (V). The qualitative results, however, signaled a perception of change in terms of education, social interaction and quality of life. Conclusion: The data indicated that participation in the University of the Third Age at the Federal University of São Paulo, Baixada Santista (Unifesp/BS) was associated with a perception of positive changes in the quality of life of the elderly persons, who considered social interaction and education to be an important part of these improvements.

U3A (the University of the Third Age) in Australia: a Model For Successful Ageing

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Swindell
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Successful Ageing ◽  
Older Learners ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University

ABSTRACTEducation may have an important role to play in helping to enhance older people's quality of life. The University of the Third Age (U3A) has operated successfully in many countries for nearly two decades, yet few studies have described the characteristics of those who are attracted to the movement, or the benefits to the individual and, possibly, to wider society of the U3A approach to education. This study discusses major findings from 770 responses to a postal survey involving members from twelve independent U3A campuses in three Australian States, and compares these findings with data reported for older learners in other countries. Some implications for Australian U3As undertaking research activities which have the potential to benefit the wider ageing community are raised.

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