Active lifestyle for older adults with dementia: Wheelchair biking versus other recreational therapy interventions

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Buettner, PhD, LRT, CTRS† ◽  
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MSN, GNP, ARNP ◽  
Jeffrey D. Labban, MS, PhD ◽  
Beth E. Barba, PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Time On Task ◽  
Intervention Trial ◽  
Recreation Therapy ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Therapy Intervention

This article provides a secondary analysis of data collected from a recreation therapy intervention trial for older adults with dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In a subsample of 54 individuals who received wheelchair (WC) biking on some days and other recreation therapy interventions on other days, a comparison of engagement levels, time engaged, and encouragement needed was completed. The analysis showed that WC biking provided significantly more time on task and significantly higher levels of engagement, and less encouragement was needed. Collecting recreation therapy session engagement data was found to be a simple and useful method of comparing effectiveness of recreation therapy interventions.

Yoga as a Community-Based Recreational Therapy Intervention for Older Adults: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Em V. Adams ◽  
Brandi M. Crowe ◽  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck ◽  
Claire K. Allison ◽  
Arlene A. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Therapy Intervention

scholarly journals NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS AND FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AMONG OLDER ADULTS: THE ROLE OF ETHNICITY AND COGNITIVE STATUS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S315-S315
Author(s):  
Shanna L Burke ◽  
Adrienne Grudzien ◽  
Mitra Naseh ◽  
Tamara J Cadet
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Motor Disturbance ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Little is known about the likelihood of future functional deficits based on current neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs). This study seeks to examine the impact of NPSs on functional activities (FAs) by cognitive status and ethnicity. A secondary analysis of the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set was conducted using ordered logistic regression to examine the effect of NPSs (based on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire [NPI-Q]) on FAs (based on Functional Assessment Questionnaire). Participants had a mean age of 74 (SD: 9.88) and were included if normal cognition was assessed at baseline (n= 13,470). Higher rates of NPSs were associated with higher dependency in almost all FAs. Among NPSs, apathy was the best predictor (p<.05) of FAs for participants in different cognitive groups and ethnicity subsamples. The impact of other NPSs varied. Anxiety and apathy were the best predictors of FAs among participants with cognitive impairment (but not MCI). Among those who eventually developed dementia (n= 6,818), delusions, hallucinations, agitation, depression, irritability, and motor disturbance were significantly associated (p<.05) with future deficits in FAs. Among Hispanics (n=1,095), hallucinations, agitation, apathy, and motor disturbance were significantly associated with dependency in FAs, while for non-Hispanics, all NPSs were associated with dependency in FAs, except elation and nighttime disturbance. Findings suggest as the severity of the NPSs increases, older adults experience higher levels of dependency in FAs. The nature and extent of NPSs’ impact on FAs varied based on cognitive status and ethnicity, suggesting the importance of considering these factors in service provision.

Use of the Into Aging Game to Improve Empathy Among Nursing, Recreational Therapy, and Social Work Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Arms Tamatha ◽  
Angela Sardina ◽  
Noell Rowan ◽  
Candy Ashton
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Simulation Game ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Recreation Therapy ◽  
Interprofessional Teamwork ◽  
Older Adult Population

As the older adult population continues to increase, healthcare professionals who specialize in caring for this population will continue to be in demand. Collaborative interprofessional teamwork is of utmost importance in the care of the older adult patient. The purpose of this curriculum activity was to determine if the use of an aging simulation game improved empathy of nursing, recreation therapy, and social work students toward older adults. A total of 185 students participated in the simulation. Results indicated that the simulated experience improved the level of empathy among interprofessional students toward older adults.

Use of Wii™ with older adults: A potential new recreational therapy intervention to increase physical activity

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Hyangmi Kim, BS ◽  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, PhD, CTRS
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Nintendo Wii ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Therapy Intervention

Because of increases in life expectancy, there is a greater focus on enhancing and maintaining quality of life for older adults. One method to improve quality of life is to increase everyday physical activity, and a new approach to this is through virtual reality video games such as the Nintendo Wii™. This is a new tool for recreational therapists to use, and preliminary evidence from several trials supports the claim that Wii™ intervention is beneficial. This article will review the benefits of physical activity for older adults, the obstacles keeping older adults from physical activity, the framework of physical activity according to self-efficacy theory and principles, and will apply the self-efficacy theory to examine the Wii™ as an assistive tool for use as physical activity, as well as the resulting implications for recreational therapy practice and research.

Music Therapy Intervention with Autistic Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-95
Author(s):  
Zuzana Vlachová
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Qualitative Empirical Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Therapy Intervention

The paper presents a qualitative empirical research project, research design and research methods used in the preparation of a dissertation which deals with music therapy interventions in children with autism. The reason for examining this issue is a considerable lack of research activity in this area, and thus also a lack of relevant results on which clinical practice could rely. The results of future investigations should bring answers to the question of how children with autism receive and experience music therapy intervention and also what the effect of music therapy intervention in the social interaction of children is; research will be directed to a deeper understanding of this influence and its characteristics using the multiple case study design.

Physical Activity and its Influencing Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Dementia: A Path Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110339
Author(s):  
Bei Li ◽  
Xiuxiu Huang ◽  
Chenchen Meng ◽  
Qiaoqin Wan ◽  
Yongan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
The Status ◽  
Path Analysis Approach ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Dementia is prevalent in worldwide, and increases the care burden and potential costs. Physical activity (PA) has been increasingly shown to be beneficial for them. This was a cross-sectional observational study aiming to investigate the status of PA among community-dwelling older adults with dementia in Beijing or Hangzhou, China, and verify the relationships between neuropsychiatric symptoms, activities of daily living (ADL), caregivers’ fear of patients’ falling and their PA using a path analysis approach. The level of PA among 216 included people with dementia was low. PA was related to the neuropsychiatric symptoms, with ADL and caregivers’ fear of patients’ falling have mediation roles. The findings indicated that person-centered strategies related to the management of these symptoms might be helpful to improve ADL, relieve caregivers’ concerns about them falling and consequently foster positive participation in PA.

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