Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life and Functional Fitness With Exercise Training in Older Adults Who Attend Senior Centers

Hand, Brian D.; Cavanaugh, Sean; Forbes, William; Govern, John; Cress, M. Elaine

doi:10.1080/01924788.2011.647530

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“…A study comparing older adults who used the centre fitness facility to those who attended the centre but did not use the fitness facility found there was no difference between the groups for number of steps taken (Turner, Schmitt, & Hubbard-Turner, 2016). On the other hand, in a cohort study by Hand et al (2012) previously inactive older adults who engaged in exercise for 12 weeks at senior centre fitness facilities experienced improvements in body mass index and weight, functional fitness, and health-related quality of life whereas the control group did not. Swan, Turner, Shashidhara, and Sanders (2010) surveyed senior centre participants as a part of the annual program evaluations, and 53 per cent of those participants reported they had increased their level of physical activity.…”

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“…The majority of the studies utilized data from cross-sectional surveys; therefore, although positive associations were found, the temporality of these relationships cannot be established. Only the study by Hand et al (2012) utilized a longitudinal approach. There was also the potential for bias in some of the studies due to lack of control groups, potential bias in recruitment processes, failing to control for confounding variables, and the measures of participation utilized (e.g., classifying someone who had visited a senior centre once in the past year as a participant).…”

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Senior Centres in Canada and the United States: A Scoping Review

Kadowaki

Mahmood

2018

Can. J. Aging

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Senior centres have been identified as a "focal point" for delivering services to the rapidly growing older adult populations in Canada and the United States. Despite this important role, academic research studying senior centres has been limited. This scoping review identified English-language empirical research studies focusing on senior centres that were published in an academic journal in 2000 or later. A total of 58 studies were identified (n = 51 American and n = 7 Canadian). The majority of the articles focused on themes related to the participation of individuals at senior centres; a smaller number focused on themes related to the senior centre environment. Based on the findings, it is suggested that future research focus on benefits of senior centre programming, with specific focus on needs of baby boomers; key factors related to funding, space, and staffing; and the characteristics and role of senior centres in the Canadian context.

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Senior Centres in Canada and the United States: A Scoping Review

Kadowaki

Mahmood

2018

Can. J. Aging

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“…As a result of participating in the CESC, seniors reported that they were generally more active whether it was through program-related activities like dancing classes or social gatherings/outings outside of CESC. Previous research has shown that individuals who engage in higher levels of physical activity tend to have higher HR-QOL scores (Anokye, Trueman, Green, Pavey, & Taylor, 2012; Hand, Cavanaugh, Forbes, Govern, & Cress, 2012; Moore-Harrison, Johnson, Quinn, & Cress, 2009; Okamoto, Nakatani, Morita, Saeki, & Kurumatani, 2007). In particular, moderate-intensity, low-impact aerobic activity, including dancing and brisk walking (similar to the exercise program at CESC), have also shown to reduce pain related to musculoskeletal conditions that are common in older adults, such as osteoarthritis, and to improve physical function, moods, and quality of life (Krampe et al, 2014; Hughes et al, 2004; Okamoto et al, 2007).…”

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Enoch Senior’s College for Korean Immigrant Seniors: Quality of Life Effects

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Can. J. Aging

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A community-based program is increasingly recognized as promoting health and active social participation in one's life, yet information is lacking about the use and impact of such programs among immigrant visible minority seniors. This mixed-method research evaluated the impact of a cultural community program for Korean immigrant seniors by examining participants' health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) benefits and overall well-being. In this study, 79 participants completed the SF-36v2 questionnaire twice to assess the impact of Canada Enoch Senior's College (CESC) program on their HR-QOL and well-being. Statistically significant improvement in physical and mental health domains was observed: bodily pain and role limitations due to emotional problems. Qualitative data from participants' interviews supported the survey findings with positive contributions in health and social arenas of seniors' lives. These results suggest that the CESC program contributes to quality of life and well-being of Korean senior participants and supports similar community-based cultural programs.

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“…Exercise at advanced ages is important to maintain physical fitness, and it can promote mobility, prevent falls and also provide access to opportunities that help personal independence [1]. Physical activity (PA) is considered a key part of maintaining quality of life and successful aging [2] as there is abundant evidence that individuals who engage in higher levels of PA tend to have higher health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores [3], and better physical health [4][5][6].…”

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“…Previous research on senior centers and physical activity has focused on evaluating how the change in a specific program available in senior centers can increase the participants' physical activity [2,[13][14][15][16]. However, as demonstrated by Felix et al, [17] not all senior centers can program these specific activities and there is a need to explore how attending a regular senior center can affect physical activity.…”

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Physical activity benefits of attending a senior center depend largely on age and gender: a study using GPS and accelerometry data

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Background: Senior centers offer important opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. Seniors who visit a senior center regularly can gain physical activity from transportation and from specific activities offered within the senior center. However, there is very little knowledge regarding the specific physical activity gains obtained from regular visits to senior centers, and no effort has been made to use device-based measures of physical activity to test the potential physical activity benefits of attending a senior center. Methods: To fill this gap, the present study examined the physical activity patterns of 227 seniors living in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area in Spain. Using GPS and Accelerometer 7-day tracking data, and GIS measures we assessed the light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) benefits of attending the senior center on a weekly and daily basis. Results: Seniors who attended a senior center at least once a week did not accumulate significantly more daily physical activity (211.6 min; 95% CI 196.6; 226.6) than seniors without any visit 215.9 min; 95% CI 202.7; 229). However, on a day-to-day basis, it was found that visiting a senior center had positive effects in physical activity and was associated with less sedentary time among younger participants in general (− 18.2 daily min 95% CI − 33.2;-3.3 p = 0.016) and among older female participants in particular (− 19.7 daily min 95% CI -21.06;-18.5 p = 0.011). Conclusions: The benefits of attending senior centers in terms of physical activity should not be viewed as universal, but rather as contingent to the demographics of the user, and the type of activity that the visit is replacing.

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Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life and Functional Fitness With Exercise Training in Older Adults Who Attend Senior Centers

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Senior Centres in Canada and the United States: A Scoping Review

Senior Centres in Canada and the United States: A Scoping Review

Enoch Senior’s College for Korean Immigrant Seniors: Quality of Life Effects

Physical activity benefits of attending a senior center depend largely on age and gender: a study using GPS and accelerometry data

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