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Baseline Measures of Physical Activity and Function Do Not Predict Future Fall Incidence in Sedentary Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Justin Whitten,Rod Barrett,Christopher P Carty,Dawn Tarabochia,David MacDonald,David Graham
Physical activity (PA) and physical function (PF) are modifiable risk factors for falls in older adults, but their ability to predict future fall incidence is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive ability of baseline measures of PA, PF, and lower limb strength on future falls. A total of 104 participants underwent baseline assessments of PA, PF, and lower limb strength
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Physical Activity Changes From Before to During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Finland. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Katja Lindeman,Laura Karavirta,Johanna Eronen,Niina Kajan,Erja Portegijs,Taina Rantanen
This study aimed to compare community-dwelling older adults' physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 to their PA levels 2 years before and investigate associations between earlier physical performance and PA levels over the follow-up. Participants' (n = 809, initial age 75-85 years) self-reported PA was assessed at baseline in 2017-2018 and May/June 2020 as total weekly minutes
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Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity, Fatigue, and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Veerle Knoop,Axelle Costenoble,Aziz Debain,Kristof Van der Meulen,Patricia De Vriendt,Ellen Gorus,Bert Bravenboer,Bart Jansen,Aldo Scafoglieri,Ivan Bautmans,
This study aimed to describe the level of physical activity and its relation to fatigue and frailty during the COVID-19 pandemic in community-dwelling older adults aged 80 years and over. Three hundred and ninety-one older adults (aged 86.5 ± 3.00) completed a survey including physical activity, the Mobility Tiredness scale, and the FRAIL scale. Linear regression analysis was conducted to assess whether
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Latin Dance Effects on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Function in Middle-Aged and Older Latino Adults. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Omar Lopez,Navin Kaushal,Michelle A Jaldin,David X Marquez
We tested if a dance trial yielded improvements in physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in middle-aged/older Latino adults. Physical activity was assessed using the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors, physical function with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) protocol, and estimated CRF with the Jurca nonexercise test model. Multivariate analysis of covariance
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Medial Temporal Lobe Atrophy in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Impairments Affects Gait Parameters in the Spatial Navigation Task. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Natalia Anna Pawlaczyk,Rafał Milner,Magdalena Szmytke,Bartłomiej Kiljanek,Bibianna Bałaj,Aleksandra Wypych,Monika Lewandowska
Both navigation abilities and gait can be affected by the atrophy in the medial temporal cortex. This study aimed to determine whether navigation abilities could differentiate seniors with and without medial temporal lobe atrophy who complained about their cognitive status. The participants, classified to either the medial temporal atrophy group (n = 23) or the control group (n = 22) underwent neuropsychological
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Parks Visitation, Physical Activity Engagement, and Older People's Motivation for Visiting Local Parks. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Pazit Levinger,Bronwyn L Dreher,Jeremy Dunn,Stephanie Garratt,Emma Abfalter,Briony Dow,Frances Batchelor,Keith D Hill
Despite the health benefits of parks and outdoor recreational spaces, small numbers of older people visit parks. This study identified older park visitors' perceptions of their local parks, visit motivation, health, and physical activity level in six parks in Victoria, Australia. Characteristics of general community park visitors and their physical activity engagement were also recorded. Fifty-five
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Adaptation of the Recreovía During COVID-19 Lockdowns: Making Physical Activity Accessible to Older Adults in Bogotá, Colombia J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Silvia A. González, Deepti Adlakha, Santiago Cabas, Sharon C. Sánchez-Franco, Maria A. Rubio, Natalia Ossa, Paola A. Martínez, Nathally Espinosa, Olga L. Sarmiento
The community restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic adversely impacted older adults’ physical activity levels. This convergent mixed-method study assessed the adaptation of the Recreovía, a community-based physical activity program in Bogotá, and characterized physical activity levels among older adult participants. Our results showed how the Recreovía adapted during the pandemic
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Instructors’ Perceptions and Experiences of Teaching Online Exercise Classes to Older Adults: A Qualitative Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Matthieu Dagenais, Aleksandra Krajnovic, Sarah Galway, Kimberley Gammage
Online exercise programming has become increasingly popular in recent years, including for older adults. Instructors hold unique perspectives on such programming that could yield important insights for effective program design and delivery. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively examine instructors’ perceptions and experiences teaching exercise classes online to older adults. Using qualitative
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Adapting an Effective Health-Promoting Intervention-Choose to Move-for Chinese Older Adults in Canada. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Venessa Wong,Thea Franke,Heather McKay,Catherine Tong,Heather Macdonald,Joanie Sims-Gould
Evidence is sparse on how community-based health-promoting programs can be culturally adapted for racially minoritized, immigrant older adult populations. Choose to Move (CTM) is an evidence-based health-promoting program that enhances physical activity and mobility and diminished social isolation and loneliness in older adults in British Columbia, Canada. However, racially minoritized older adults
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Does Role Identity Mediate the Influence of Motivational Regulations on Physical Activity Behavior Among People 55 Years or Older? J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Steve Amireault, Mary Katherine Huffman
The objective of this study was to estimate the extent to which motivational regulations influence physical activity behavior through role identity among people 55 years or older. Participants (N = 409; Mage = 66.29 years [SD = 7.06]) completed online questionnaires to measure motivational regulations, role identity, and the frequency of physical activity in a typical week and in the past month. Mediation
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Perceived Constraints to Pickleball Participation Among Black Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Jonathan M. Casper, Amy Chan Hyung Kim, Jason N. Bocarro
Pickleball offers sociopsychological and physical activity benefits for older adults but lacks racial diversity. The purpose of this study was to identify constraints to pickleball participation with Black older adults (65+ years) as well as examine differences based on physical activity and sex. A Qualtrics panel included Black older adults (N = 292) who have heard of pickleball and are physically
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Determination of Body Composition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With and Without Sarcopenia Using Data From Practical Measures J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Sugalya Amatachaya, Pakwipa Chokphukiao, Puttipong Poncumhak, Roongnapa Intaruk, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij, Pipatana Amatachaya
Adequate body composition is essential for health, function, and independence in older adults. However, standard body composition assessments require complex and costly modalities, limiting their use for early detection of body composition changes and periodic follow-up. This study explored the ability of three practical measures—handgrip strength, five times sit-to-stand test, and upper limb loading
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Comparing Online and In-Person Delivery of a Fall Prevention Exercise Program for Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Vanessa Pitre, Martin Sénéchal, Danielle R. Bouchard
Exercise is the single most effective strategy to reduce the risk of falls. Online classes have grown in popularity, but the benefits of online classes remain unknown. Zoomers on the Go is a peer-led 12-week exercise program offered twice weekly to adults 50+ years old. The main outcome was lower body strength measured by the 30-s chair stand test. Other outcomes included dropout, attendance, balance
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A Descriptive Study Using Rasch Analysis and Hypothesis Testing to Evaluate the Psychometric Properties of the UMOVE Mobility Screen Tested With Hospitalized Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Barbara Resnick, Marie Boltz, Chris L. Wells, Elizabeth Galik, Ashley Kuzmik, Rachel McPherson
The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the UMOVE Mobility Screen in older adults living with dementia using a Rasch analysis and hypothesis testing. The UMOVE Mobility Screen (UMOVE) focuses on nine activities: following commands, muscle strength, and basic functional mobility tasks. Trained evaluators completed assessments on 244 patients, the majority of whom were female
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Physical Activity and Psychological Resilience in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Eliza E Toth,Ferenc Ihász,Roberto Ruíz-Barquín,Attila Szabo
Older adults face numerous unfavorable functional changes caused by aging, but many exhibit resilience, which helps them cope with challenges. Physical activity is positively associated with resilience. Therefore, this systematic literature review aimed to uncover the relationships between physical activity and resilience in older adults. We have analyzed three freely and openly available databases:
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Research Protocol Adaptations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Process Evaluation J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Mariana Wingood, Amy M. Linsky, Rebekah Harris, Patricia Bamonti, Jennifer Moye, Jonathan F. Bean
In general, COVID-19-related adaptations that transitioned in-person assessments and interventions to a virtual format were not routinely evaluated. We aimed to conduct a process evaluation to examine the impact of COVID-19-related adaptations on a behavior change intervention designed to increase exercise adherence among Veterans with mobility difficulty. We used secondary data from a nonrandomized
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Self-Reported Vision Loss, Health Status, and Social Participation Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults—Evidence From China J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Xiaodong Zhang, Yuqian Lin, Chengmeng Zhang
Social participation is crucial for enhancing senior’s well-being and promoting their integration into society. Using nationwide data investigated in China, this study explored the association between self-reported visual impairment, health level, and social participation among Chinese middle-aged old adults. It has been found that (a) the probability and frequency of social participation among middle-aged
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The Association Between Allostatic Load and Frailty Trajectories Among Adults Aged 50+ Years: Mediating Role of Physical Activity J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Kanglin Shi, Lingxiao He, Zeyun Zhang, Jianlin Lin, Xiaodong Chen, Xinyuan Du, Kewei Shi, Jinzhu Yang, Zaixing Shi, Ya Fang
Objectives: To identify frailty trajectories and examine its association with allostatic load (AL) and mediating effect of physical activity (PA). Methods: This study included 8,082 adults from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging over Waves 4–9. AL was calculated by 14 biological indicators, and a 53-item frailty index was used to evaluate frailty. Frailty trajectories were classified by group-based
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Physical and Cognitive Effects of High-Intensity Interval or Circuit-Based Strength Training for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Ashley Morgan, Kenneth S. Noguchi, Ada Tang, Jennifer Heisz, Lehana Thabane, Julie Richardson
Many older adults do not achieve recommended amounts of aerobic or strengthening exercise and high-intensity interval or circuit-based strengthening may offer a time-efficient solution. This review sought to determine the effects of high-intensity interval/circuit strengthening on physical and cognitive functioning for community-dwelling older adults, and its associated adherence, retention, and adverse
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Physiological Demands of Exergames in Older Adults-A Systematic Literature Review. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Claudia Kubica,Benjamin Dütschler,Timo Felder,Dario Querciagrossa,Claudio R Nigg
New approaches are needed to address low physical activity levels among older adults and to promote daily physical activity tailored to their interests and abilities. This study aimed to review the current literature analyzing the physiological demands of exergames in older adults. A systematic database search was conducted in October 2020 and March 2022. A total of 3,540 studies were screened, and
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Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order in Active Older Adults: A Qualitative Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Maria E. Damewood, Savannah-Faith Clark, Ashley L. Artese
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, in March of 2020, the state of Virginia issued a stay-at-home order requiring fitness center closures for 2.4 months. The purpose of this study was to explore how the fitness center closures influenced physical activity (PA) in older adults who previously participated in the centers’ exercise classes. Eleven older adults (69.0 ± 6.6 years) completed semistructured
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Identifying Ageism Within Australian Local Government Physical Activity Policy: A Critical Discourse Analysis. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Michael Butson,Ruth Jeanes,Justen O'Connor
This research aims to identify ageist content concerning older adults within local government physical activity policy. Policies are not passive texts; they can comprise hidden or disputed connotations. To identify ageism, the study utilizes a critical discourse analysis approach to analyze physical activity policy documents (n = 61) from 16 local government areas in Victoria, Australia, and the perceptions
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Immediate Effects of High-Cadence Cycling on Core Outcomes in Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Daniel G. Miner, Kevin Chui
Despite a strong body of evidence supporting benefits of exercise to reduce severity of motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) over time, research on the immediate impact of exercise as an adjunctive therapy for nonpharmacologic management of motor symptoms and mobility performance in people with PD is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine immediate effects of a single bout of high-cadence
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Physical Exercise Program Embedded Into the Daily Lives of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes: A Pilot Feasibility Study. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Eva Barrett,Paddy Gillespie,John Newell,Dympna Casey
The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a staff-delivered physical exercise program embedded into the daily lives of older adults living in nursing homes. A randomized controlled pilot feasibility study was carried out, which included quantitative, qualitative, and economic assessments at baseline, 12 weeks, and 12 months. Two nursing homes (one intervention and one
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Feasibility of a Virtual Health-Promoting Intervention (Choose to Move) for Older Adults: A Rapid Adaptation in Response to COVID-19. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Samantha M Gray,Lindsay Nettlefold,Dawn Mackey,Joanie Sims Gould,Heather A McKay
To support older adults during the first wave of COVID-19, we rapidly adapted our effective health-promoting intervention (Choose to Move [CTM]) for virtual delivery in British Columbia, Canada. The intervention was delivered (April-October 2020) to 33 groups of older adults ("programs") who were a convenience sample (had previously completed CTM in person; n = 153; 86% female; 73 [6] years). We compared
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Validity of the German Version of Daily Activity Behaviours Questionnaire Among Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Kaja Kastelic, Stefan Löfler, Špela Matko, Nejc Šarabon
Time spent in physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep collectively impact health of older adults. There is a need for valid self-reported methods for the assessment of movement behaviors across the entire 24-hr day. The aim of this study was to explore the validity of the German version of Daily Activity Behaviours Questionnaire (DABQ), the “Schlaf- und Aktivitätsfragebogen (SAF),” among older
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Erratum. Interaction Between Sarcopenic Obesity and Nonlocomotive Physical Activity on the Risk of Depressive Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Older Adult Japanese Women J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Journal Name: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity Volume: 31 Issue: 5 Pages: 891-891
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Erratum. Effects of Dancing Associated With Resistance Training on Functional Parameters and Quality of Life of Aging Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Journal Name: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity Volume: 31 Issue: 5 Pages: 890-890
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Effects of Dancing Associated With Resistance Training on Functional Parameters and Quality of Life of Aging Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Lucas Betti Domingues, Carlos Eduado Payano, Maykon da Silva Peres, Vitor Hugo Sant’Anna, Eduardo Lusa Cadore, Josianne da Costa Rodrigues-Krause, Rodrigo Ferrari
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of a dance intervention associated with resistance training or health education program on functional paramaters and quality of life of aging women. Thirty-six women were allocated to dance plus resistance training group (D + RT) or dance plus health education group (D + HE). Both interventions lasted 8 weeks and were performed twice a week
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Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Social Participation, and Loneliness Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in China J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Aiqin Chu, Ye Lu, Hailing Zhang, Yan Jiang
This study examined the relationship between loneliness, sedentary behavior, physical exercise, and social participation in Chinese older adults, and provided ideas to formulate preventive strategies that can help reduce loneliness. Data on demographics, health behavior, social participation, and loneliness were collected from a cross-sectional study of 629 older adults in Hefei, Anhui province, from
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The Effects of Physical Activity on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: Evidence From Randomized Controlled Trials J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Lindsay S. Nagamatsu, Patricia C. Heyn
Journal Name: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity Volume: 31 Issue: 4 Pages: 529-530
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Exercise Intensity Among Older Adults Participating From Home in Remotely Delivered EnhanceFitness J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Nancy M. Gell, Yang Bai, Melanie Herbert, Elise V. Hoffman, Rebecca Reynolds, Myeongjin Bae, Kim Dittus, Elizabeth A. Phelan, Kushang V. Patel
We aimed to examine exercise intensity among older adults participating from home in remotely delivered EnhanceFitness (Tele-EF). Exercise intensity was assessed through Fitbit-measured heart rate and the Borg 10-point rating of perceived exertion over 1 week of a 16-week exercise program. Outcomes included mean minutes spent at or above the heart rate reserve calculated threshold for moderate intensity
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Exercise and Health Anxiety in Older Women: Exploring the Mediating Role of Anxiety Sensitivity J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Kyoungsil Nah, Janine V. Olthuis
Research shows that health anxiety significantly affects older adults’ health and quality of life. Although exercise may be associated with lower health anxiety, research on older adults is limited, and the mechanism remains unknown. This study examined the association between exercise and health anxiety in older women and the mediating role of anxiety sensitivity in this association. Participants
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Determination of a Low Skeletal Muscle Mass Index Using the Mass of the Gluteus Medius in Older Patients With Hip Fractures J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Ryo Shiraishi, Keisuke Sato, Nami Shiraishi, Sadao Yoshida, Takahiro Ogawa, Masaki Suenaga
This study evaluated the relationship between the muscle mass of the gluteus medius (GM) and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) measured in patients with hip fractures. In this study, 141 patients with hip fractures were divided into those with high or low SMI. The GM index (GMI) was calculated by dividing the GM by the square of the height in meters. The correlation between GMI and SMI was subsequently
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Reduced Cross-Sectional Area of the Gluteus Medius Muscle is Associated With Decreased Activities of Daily Living in Older Adult Patients With Hip Fractures J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Ryo Shiraishi, Keisuke Sato, Nobumasa Chijiiwa, Sadao Yoshida, Takahiro Ogawa
We investigated the association between the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the gluteus medius muscle (GMM) and activities of daily living in patients with hip fractures. This retrospective cohort study comprised 111 patients aged ≥65 years who underwent hip fracture rehabilitation. The CSA of the GMM was measured using computed tomography scans in the early stages of hospitalization. The group with
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Increasing Physical Activity in Empty Nest and Retired Populations Online: A Randomized Feasibility Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Amy Cox, Ryan E. Rhodes
The onset of retirement and children leaving the family home may offer a “window of opportunity” for individuals to influence regular moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity; therefore, this study examines the feasibility of a moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity intervention among recently retired participants (RET) and parents (P) with children who recently left the family
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Differences in Habitual and Maximal Gait Velocity Across Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Examination J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Sally Paulson, Joshua L. Gills, Anthony Campitelli, Megan D. Jones, Joohee I. Sanders, Jordan M. Glenn, Erica N. Madero, Jennifer L. Vincenzo, Christopher S. Walter, Michelle Gray
Prior work, primarily focusing on habitual gait velocity, has demonstrated a cost while walking when coupled with a cognitive task. The cost of dual-task walking is exacerbated with age and complexity of the cognitive or motor task. However, few studies have examined the dual-task cost associated with maximal gait velocity. Thus, this cross-sectional study examined age-related changes in dual-task
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Is Walk Score Associated With Physical Activity and Screen Time in Brazilian Older Adults? J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Marcos Rescarolli, Francisco Timbó de Paiva Neto, Adalberto Aparecido dos Santos Lopes, Marcelo Dutra Della Justina, Anna Quialheiro Abreu da Silva, Eleonora d’Orsi, Cassiano Ricardo Rech
This study aimed to examine the relationship between Walk Score index with walking to commuting, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and screen time in older adults. Georeferenced addresses were entered into the Walk Score platform. Walking to commute and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and categorized according to the
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Joy, Jobs, and Sweat: Older Adults’ Physical Activity During COVID-19 Lockdowns in New Zealand J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Lisa Chamussy, Tessa Morgan, Kathryn Morgan, Lisa Williams, Janine Wiles, Merryn Gott
This qualitative narrative correspondence study investigates older adults’ experiences of physical activity (PA) during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This paper presents a reflexive thematic analysis of 501 letters received from 568 participants that discussed PA. Participants described PA as bringing joy and rhythm to daily life under stay-at-home measures. The most
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Use of Dual-Task Timed-Up-and-Go Tests for Predicting Falls in Physically Active, Community-Dwelling Older Adults—A Prospective Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Yujie Tong, Jifeng Rong, Xiaochun Tian, Yejun Wang, Zhengquan Chen, Roger Adams, Jeremy Witchalls, Gordon Waddington, Doa El-Ansary, Sam Wu, Oren Tirosh, Tao Wu, Jia Han
This prospective study aimed to determine which specific mobility tests were the most accurate for predicting falls in physically active older adults living in the community. Seventy-nine physically active older adults who met the American College of Sports Medicine physical activity guidelines volunteered. Participants were assessed and followed up for 12 months. Mobility assessments included the
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What Is Known From the Published Literature About Yoga Interventions Delivered in Community Settings for Older Adults? A Systematic Scoping Review J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Janet Lok Chun Lee, Jianli Xing, Rainbow Tin Hung Ho
In recent years, mind–body exercises have arisen as a popular type of physical exercise among older adults in both Eastern and Western countries. In the last 10 years, yoga has been established as a key physical activity intervention for older adults. Thus, the literature on yoga interventions delivered in community settings for older adults warrants a formal appraisal. This scoping review synthesized
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Effects of Sport Participation on Gait Coordination, Symmetry, and Variability in Older Adults. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Mohsen Shafizadeh,Stuart Bonner,Jonathan Fraser,Shahab Parvinpour,Mohsen Shabani,Andrew Barnes
The aim of this study was to compare the interlimb coordination, asymmetry, and variability between older adults who participated in sports (n = 25; age = 72.6 ± 6.46 years) and sedentary older adults (n = 20; age = 70.85 ± 3.82 years). The sport participants were selected from tennis and badminton clubs, whereas the sedentary participants were recruited from local community centers. The participants
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Predictors of Usual and Peak Gait Speed in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Dementia. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Dereck L Salisbury,Molly Maxfield,Rodney P Joseph,David Coon,Jinjiao Wang,Junxin Li,Fang Yu
Gait speed significantly affects functional status and health outcomes in older adults. This cross-sectional study evaluated cognitive and physical fitness contributors to usual and peak gait speed in persons with Alzheimer's dementia. Multiple hierarchal linear regression was used to obtain squared semipartial correlation coefficients (sr2) and effect sizes (Cohen's ƒ2). Participants (n = 90; 56%
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The European Portuguese Version of the Composite Physical Function Scale: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Vera Moniz-Pereira, Thaís Ferreira Silva, Eduardo B. Cruz, Filomena Carnide
This study aims to perform the cross-cultural adaptation to European Portuguese of the Composite Physical Function Scale and to assess its validity and reliability in a sample of community-dwelling older adults. The scale was translated into European Portuguese, back translated, and piloted in a sample of 16 representative individuals. Its validity and reliability were tested in an independent sample
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Protein Supplementation in Addition to Strength Training Programs for Improving Body Composition in Older Adults: What Else Is Left to Know? A Brief Update Review of the Current Evidence J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Júlio Benvenutti Bueno de Camargo
Resistance training alongside proper protein intake is an important tool to mitigate the deleterious effects of the aging process on skeletal muscle tissue. However, it is not completely elucidated whether adding protein supplementation provides further improvements on body composition outcomes of older adults during resistance training programs. The present narrative review aimed to describe the most
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Exercise and Protein Supplementation Recommendations for Older Adults With Sarcopenic Obesity: A Meta-Review. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Allison T Contillo,Nancy R Rodriguez,Linda S Pescatello
This systematic meta-review evaluated the effects of exercise with and without protein interventions on muscle strength and function in older adults with sarcopenic obesity. PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched through February 2021 for relevant systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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Testing the Effects of a Multicomponent Frailty Management Program for Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Singapore: A Feasibility Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Tianma Xu, Ting-Ting Yeh, Kidman Yi Jer Ng, Nicole Wen Ru Wong, Verna Sock Juen Koh
Frailty in later life is often associated with functional declines and reduced quality of life. A multicomponent frailty management program (mFMP) is lacking in Singapore. This study aimed to determine the feasibility and effects of an mFMP in reducing frailty and increasing participation among frail community-living older adults. Pre- and postassessments at three time points were conducted to compare
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Different Levels of Leisure Walking and Mental Health Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Jungjoo Lee, Seok Min Oh, Jaehyun Kim, Junhyoung Kim
Leisure walking has been found to be positively associated with increased mental health. However, the benefits of leisure walking of varying intensities on the mental health of older adults (>50 years old) with mild cognitive impairment are not clear. This study employed 2020 Health and Retirement Study data to investigate the benefits of leisure walking for three groups based on levels of participation
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The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Physical Activity and Falls Prevention Interventions for Older Adults. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 David C Wong,Siobhan O'Connor,Emma Stanmore
This article discusses the practical applications of artificial intelligence in digital physical activity and falls prevention interventions for older adults. It notes the range of technologies that can be used to collect digital datasets on older adult health and how machine learning algorithms can be applied to these to improve our understanding of physical activity and falls. In particular, these
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Ability of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra Wall Distance to Determine Mobility Deficits of Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Sugalya Amatachaya, Patcharawan Suwannarat, Apassanan Wiyanad, Pakwipa Chokphukia, Thanat Sooknuan, Pipatana Amatachaya
Thoracic hyperkyphosis could affect mobility and independence of older adults. However, there was no clear evidence on the use of the seventh cervical vertebra wall distance (C7WD), a practical measure for thoracic hyperkyphosis, to indicate mobility deficits relating to independence of these individuals. This study explored the ability of C7WD to determine mobility impairments in 104 older adults
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Association Between Moderate Physical Activity Level and Subsequent Frailty Incidence Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Wenjing Zhao, Shigekazu Ukawa, Sachiko Sasaki, Emiko Okada, Tomoko Kishi, Kastunori Kondo, Akiko Tamakoshi
Our study aimed to demonstrate the association between physical activity (PA) and frailty incidence among Japanese community-dwelling older adults with a narrow age range of 70–74 years. This study included 485 participants from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. Frailty was assessed at baseline and 3 years later by using the Kaigo-Yobo Checklist. PA was assessed using the short-term International
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Dual-Task Interference of Gait Parameters During Different Conditions of the Timed Up-and-Go Test Performed by Community-Dwelling Older Adults J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-05 Anna Cristina Åberg, Liss Elin Larsson, Vilmantas Giedraitis, Lars Berglund, Kjartan Halvorsen
The Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test has been combined with different verbal/cognitive tasks (i.e., TUG dual task [TUGdt]) as a form of motor-cognitive testing. However, it is still unclear how different TUGdt conditions affect gait among older adults. Thirty community-dwelling older adults, with mean age of 73 years, participated in the study. Data were collected using marker-free video recordings. Gait
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Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-24 Esther Frema Ofosu, Len de Nys, Jenni Connelly, Gemma Cathrine Ryde, Anna C. Whittaker
Physical activity (PA) is a known approach for managing anxiety symptoms in older adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis address the benefits of PA and its dimensions (frequency, session time, type, and intervention period) on anxiety symptoms in older adults aged 65 years and above. Searches covered eight databases reporting eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and five non-RCTs. Meta-analysis
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Instructor Social Support in the Group Physical Activity Context: Older Participants' Perspectives. J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Lindsay Morrison,Meghan H McDonough,Chantelle Zimmer,Cari Din,Jennifer Hewson,Ann Toohey,Peter R E Crocker,Erica V Bennett
Instructors in organized physical activity classes can be a source of social support through their relationships with participants, influence on participants' interactions with each other, and design of activities. Grounded in interpretive description, the objective of this study was to examine older adults' experiences of and their perspectives on group physical activity instructors' supportive behaviors
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“Older, Faster, Stronger”: The Multiple Benefits of Masters Sport Participation J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Sarah Deck, Alison Doherty, Craig Hall, Angela Schneider, Swarali Patil, Glen Belfry
While masters sport aligns with the holistic concept of active aging, related research has focused predominantly on the physical domain, and less is known about the psychological, cognitive, and social benefits of older adults’ participation. This study examined, in combination, the perceived psychological, social, cognitive, and physical benefits of training and competing as a masters athlete, while
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Efficacy of Dance Intervention for Improving Frailty Among Chinese Older Adults Living in the Community: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Xiaohong Zhang, Cees Peter van der Schans, Yanhui Liu, Wilhelmus Petrus Krijnen, Johannes Simon Maria Hobbelen
Although dance interventions may have lots of advantages in improving frailty, there are few papers focusing on the effects such interventions have on frail older adults living in the community setting. This study investigates whether a dance intervention can improve the level of frailty among Chinese older adults living in the community setting. The dance intervention was done five times a week for
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Association Between Domain-Specific Physical Activity and Chronic Low Back Pain in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Michael Douglas da Silva Martins, Ítalo Ribeiro Lemes, Eleonora Esposito, Priscila Kalil Morelhão, Pedro Henrique Narciso, Márcia Rodrigues Franco, Rafael Zambelli Pinto
To investigate the association between physical activity (PA) domains and chronic low back pain (LBP) in older adults. A cross-sectional study where sociodemographic, behavioral, and health variables; PA; and presence of chronic LBP were collected. Higher scores of PA defined the “more active” participants. Binary logistic regression was used to test the association between PA domains and chronic LBP
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Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior With Survival Time in Older Adults: Path Analysis J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-03 Lucas Lima Galvão, Rizia Rocha Silva, Sheilla Tribess, Joilson Meneguci, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Douglas de Assis Teles Santos, Jair Sindra Virtuoso Júnior
This study investigated the direct and indirect associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with survival time in older adults. Prospective population-based cohort study used exploratory survey-type methods and physical performance tests in 319 adults aged ≥60 years. Trajectory diagrams were used to represent the initial hypothetical and final models with the relationships of independent
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Introduction From the New Editors J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Lindsay S. Nagamatsu, Patricia C. Heyn
Journal Name: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Pages: 173-173
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Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Hospitalized Patients With Dementia J. Aging Phys. Act. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Brittany F. Drazich, Barbara Resnick, Marie Boltz, Elizabeth Galik, Nayeon Kim, Rachel McPherson, Jeanette Ellis, Jasmine Phun, Ashley Kuzmik
Older adults continue to spend little time engaged in physical activity when hospitalized. The purpose of this study was to (a) describe activity among hospitalized older adults with dementia and (b) identify the association between specific factors (gender, ambulation independence, comorbidities, race, and hospital setting) and their physical activity. This descriptive study utilized baseline data