Physical Exercise, Social Background, and the Well-Being of Older Adult Women

1985 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 737-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mick Coleman ◽  
Martha A. Washington ◽  
Sharon Price
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Social Variables ◽  
Behavioral Measures ◽  
Main Effects

28 older women participating in an exercise program were compared to 30 older women not participating in an exercise program on two behavioral measures. There were no significant main effects for participation-nonparticipation in an exercise program. Significant main effects were found, however, for each of three social variables.

scholarly journals Older women’s experiences of companion animal death: impacts on well-being and aging-in-place

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna M Wilson ◽  
Leah Underwood ◽  
Eloise Carr ◽  
Douglas P Gross ◽  
Morgan Kane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Companion Animal ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Companion animal death is a common source of grief, although the extent and context of that grief is poorly understood, especially in older adulthood. The aim of this multiple-methods study was to develop a greater understanding of the impact of companion animal death on older women living alone in the community, as older women are a distinct at-risk group, and the supports that should be available to help these individuals with their grief. Methods Participants were recruited from across Alberta, a Canadian province, through seniors’ organizations, pet rescue groups, and social media groups of interest to older women. After completing a pre-interview online questionnaire to gain demographic information and standardized pet attachment and grief measures data, participants were interviewed through the Zoom ® computer program or over the telephone. An interpretive description methodology framed the interviews, with Braun and Clarke’s 6-phase analytic method used for thematic analysis of interview data. Results In 2020, twelve participants completed the pre-interview questionnaires and nine went on to provide interview data for analysis. All were older adult (age 55+) women, living alone in the community, who had experienced the death of a companion animal in 2019. On the standardized measures, participants scored highly on attachment and loss, but low on guilt and anger. The interview data revealed three themes: catastrophic grief and multiple major losses over the death of their companion animal, immediate steps taken for recovery, and longer-term grief and loss recovery. Conclusions The findings highlight the importance of acknowledging and addressing companion animal grief to ensure the ongoing well-being and thus the sustained successful aging-in-place of older adult women in the community.

scholarly journals Binge Eating Among Older Women: Prevalence Rates and Health Correlates Across Three Independent Samples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salome Adelia Wilfred ◽  
Carolyn Black Becker ◽  
Kathryn E Kanzler ◽  
Nicolas Musi ◽  
Sara E Espinoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Binge Eating ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Original Goal

Abstract BackgroundEmerging research indicates that older women struggle with binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) more frequently than once thought. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original goal of the study was to investigate BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates in a sample of older adult women. Following surprising findings in this first study, we then aimed to replicate findings in two additional samples of older adult women. MethodUsing self-reported frequencies of BE from three separate samples of older women with very different demographics, we compared BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates among older women. Study 1 (N = 185) includes data collected online (86% White; 59% overweight/obese status). Study 2 (N = 64) was conducted in person at a local food pantry (65% Hispanic; 47% household income < $10,000/year). Study 3 (N = 100) comprises data collected online (72% White; 50% Masters/Doctoral Degree). ResultsPer DSM-5 frequency criterion of BE at least weekly, we found prevalence rates ranging from 19%-26% across the three samples. Correlates of BE frequency included elevated negative mood, worry, BMI, and less nutritious food consumption. ConclusionsAcross three very different samples in terms of race/ethnicity, education, food security status, measurements, and sampling methodology, we found fairly consistent rates of self-reported BE at least weekly (19-26%). BE is related to negative outcomes among older women, supporting the need for more research in this population.

Photobiomodulation via a cluster device associated with a physical exercise program in the level of pain and muscle strength in middle-aged and older women with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized placebo-controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Gabrielli Vassão ◽  
Mayra Cavenague de Souza ◽  
Bruna Arcaim Silva ◽  
Rheguel Grillo Junqueira ◽  
Marcela Regina de Camargo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Middle Aged

A phase II-III, multicenter, randomized, open study evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of a supervised home-based standard physical exercise program for metastatic cancer patients receiving oral targeted therapy: The UNICANCER SdS 01 QUALIOR study (ID-RCB: 2015-A01922-47).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS10126-TPS10126
Author(s):  
Florence Joly Lobbedez ◽  
Laurence Vanlemmens ◽  
Jean-Marc Descotes ◽  
Sophie Abadie-Lacourtoisie ◽  
Claude Boiron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Ethic Committee Approval ◽  
Home Based

TPS10126 Background: Fatigue is a frequent side effect with oral targeted therapies (OTT). Physical activity has been reported to improve fatigue and quality of life (QoL). However, few studies focused on metastatic cancer patients and mainly among patients treated with chemotherapy. Furthermore, recent guidelines recommend evaluation and optimization of standardized exercise programs. The aim of our study is to evaluate home-based standard physical exercise program (SPEP) for metastatic cancer patients treated with OTT. Methods: This phase II-III study will randomize (2:1) patients starting first-line OTT for metastatic cancer between an individualized SPEP supervised by a personal coach, and recommended physical exercises via a booklet. Eligible patients will have received ≤2 lines of metastatic chemotherapy, ECOG PS ≤2, controlled pain (VAS < 3/10), and life expectancy ≥3 months. The phase II part (120 patients) will evaluate the feasibility of a 3-month SPEP using the rate of patients performing ≥50% of SPEP (2-stage Fleming: one-sided α = 5%; β = 85%). An interim analysis is planned after the phase II. The phase III will compare the efficacy of an SPEP as opposed to recommendations to reduce fatigue and/or improve physical well-being (PWB) dimensions of QoL (evaluated with FACT-G and FACT-F questionnaires). To show a difference of ≥5 points in PWB and 2.5 for fatigue (α = 2.5%; β = 80%), 312 patients are required in the phase III trial. . Secondary objectives include: PFS, OS, other dimensions of QoL, tolerability and observance of OTT, change in body composition, physical benefits, and a medico-economic study. The SPEP was developed by specialized coaches involved in physical activity and cancer. The study has Ethic committee approval and accrual is planned in 18 French centers in April 2017, for 30 months. This is the first randomized trial dedicated to patients with metastatic cancer treated with OTT evaluating the feasibility and the efficacy of a well design home based SPEP on fatigue and physical well-being.

scholarly journals Association between Agility, Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, and Anthropometric Variables in Physically Active Older Adult Women with Depression

Healthcare ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Carmen Galán-Arroyo ◽  
Damián Pereira-Payo ◽  
Miguel A. Hernández-Mocholí ◽  
Eugenio Merellano-Navarro ◽  
Jorge Pérez-Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Introduction. Depressive disorders are mental disorders that last over time, and seriously affect the lives of the people who suffer from them, diminishing their quality of life, reducing their motor capacity, and incapacitating them in their daily lives. It is a major problem worldwide. Objective. To study the association between agility, health-related quality of life (hrqol), anthropometric status, and depression status in older adult women with depression. Design. Data collected from 685 physically active older women with depression were analyzed. Result. A moderate inverse correlation (r = −0.34) is shown between Time Up & Go (TUG) and EuroQol Five-Dimensional Three-Level Version (EQ-5D-3L). Between TUG and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), there is a small direct correlation (r = 0.14) between them. Between TUG and anthropometric data, all observed correlations are significant. Conclusions. There is a significant association between agility, health-related quality of life, depression, and anthropometric data in physically active older women with depression.

scholarly journals Sleep Quality in Older Women: Effects of a Vibration Training Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 8391
Author(s):  
María Victoria Palop-Montoro ◽  
Emilio Lozano-Aguilera ◽  
Milagros Arteaga-Checa ◽  
Víctor Serrano-Huete ◽  
Juan Antonio Párraga-Montilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Sleep is an important phenomenon to restore the body, both physically and emotionally, providing a state of balance in the person. It has been proven that adequate sleep at night is one of the main needs of older people in order to maintain an active and healthy life; among other factors, regular physical exercise can improve the quality of sleep. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of a physical exercise program supplemented with vibration training on sleep quality and the use of sleep drugs in women over 65 years of age. Methods: Fifty-two independent, physically active adult women were randomised into two groups: a physical exercise program (n = 26, control group) and the same physical exercise program supplemented with vibration training (n = 26, experimental group). The control group performed two weekly sessions of exercise, and the experimental group added another two sessions of vibration training to these two sessions for 12 weeks. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh index. Statistical significance was established as p < 0.05. Results: After the intervention, there were significant changes to the quality of sleep (p = 0.001) and hours of sleep (p = 0.002) in the experimental group. The consumption of drugs decreased in this group, although not significantly; however, it did have a moderate effect size (p = 0.058; d = 0.36). The control group, on the other hand, reported significantly worsened sleep quality (p = 0.001) and increased drug use (p = 0.008). Conclusion: Three months of vibration training, as a complement to a conventional physical exercise program, improves sleep quality and reduces the consumption of sleeping pills in women over 65 years of age.

scholarly journals Differential Trajectories of Well-Being in Older Adult Women: The Role of Optimism

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 362-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin A. Olson ◽  
Jason T. Fanning ◽  
Elizabeth A. Awick ◽  
Hyondo D. Chung ◽  
Edward McAuley
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Adult Women

Health and Health Service Needs: Comparison of Older and Younger Women with Criminal−Legal Involvement in Three Cities

2021 ◽  
pp. 089826432110254
Author(s):  
Amanda Emerson ◽  
Ashlyn Lipnicky ◽  
Megan Comfort ◽  
Jennifer Lorvick ◽  
Karen Cropsey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Health Services Use ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Health Services Needs

Objectives: We profiled the health and health services needs of a sample of older adult women (age 50+) with criminal–legal system (CLS) involvement and compared them with younger women (age 18–49), also CLS-involved. Methods: Using survey data collected from January to June 2020 from adult women with CLS involvement in three US cities, we profiled and compared the older adult women with younger women on behavioral and structural risk factors, health conditions, and health services access and use. Results: One-third (157/510) were age 50+. We found significant differences ( p < .05) in health conditions and health services use: older women had more chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension and stroke) and more multimorbidity and reported more use of personalized care (e.g., private doctor, medical home, and health insurance). Discussion: Although older women with CLS involvement reported good access to health services compared with younger women, their chronic health conditions, multimorbidity, and functional declines merit attention.

scholarly journals Athlete older women and sedentary controls: compairing the incidence of frailty, physical aspects and falls

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. e020021
Author(s):  
Letícia Pophal da Silva ◽  
Ariadne Leal Santana ◽  
Carolina Sayuri Santos Suzuki ◽  
Natália Boneti Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Frailty Phenotype

Introduction: The aging process results in falls, frailty, and functional dependence. However, the practice of physical exercises can prevent negative impacts on the older adult health. Objective: To compare the incidence of frailty, physical aspects, and number of falls among older adult women and sedentary controls. Methods: The study has a cross-sectional design and included 70 community-dwelling older adult women (73.96±7.52 years). The frailty phenotype (Fried Criteria) and the history of falls in the last 12 months were analyzed, followed by the evaluation of muscle power (Five times Sit-to-Stand Test), functional mobility (Time Up and Go), balance (Mini BESTest) and fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale). The Mann Whitney and Chi-Square tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: The frailty rate among sedentary women (Pre-frail: 42.9%; Frail: 57.1%) was different from athlete women (Non frail: 100%). The rate of falls was the same in both groups (25.7%), however, sedentary controls fell at home (100%), while older adult athlete women fell in sports activities (88.9%). The athletes showed better scores (p<0.001) in all physical aspects when compared to the sedentary controls in muscle power (11.25 vs 24.10 seconds), functional mobility (10.01 vs. 16.04 seconds), balance (27 vs 19 points) and fear of falling (16 vs 27 points). Conclusion: Ahlete older women had lower frailty rates and fear of falling, as well as better physical aspects. The characteristics of falls were different, indicating the need and the importance of contemplating the lifestyle in prevention programs promoting healthy life for older adults.

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