Impact of a Senior Fitness Program on Measures of Physical and Emotional Health and Functioning

Hamar, Brent; Coberley, Carter; Pope, James E.; Rula, Elizabeth Y.

doi:10.1089/pop.2012.0111

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“…Consistent with Hamar et al (2013), this study found that SilverSneakers members had significantly better self-rated health than nonmembers. The direct effect of SilverSneakers membership on health was greater, however, than any other indirect pathway from SilverSneakers to health (via social isolation, physical activity, or loneliness), although all paths were significant.…”

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“…In support of this hypothesis, McAuley et al (2000) found that a 6-month exposure to a socially supportive exercise program led to increased life satisfaction and reduced feelings of loneliness. Although previous studies have demonstrated beneficial health outcomes associated with SilverSneakers participation and that SilverSneakers members have fewer social limitations as a result of improved health (Hamar et al, 2013), no study has evaluated the program's direct impact on social isolation and how this direct effect may in turn contribute to health outcomes above and beyond the benefits of physical activity.…”

Section: Membership In a Large-scale Fitness Program As A Plausible Imentioning

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Reducing Isolation and Loneliness Through Membership in a Fitness Program for Older Adults: Implications for Health

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Objectives: To explore the effects of membership in a fitness program for older adults on social isolation, loneliness, and health. Method: Using survey responses from SilverSneakers members and matched nonmembers, regression path analysis was used to examine the influence of SilverSneakers membership on physical activity, social isolation, loneliness, and health, and the interrelationships among these concepts. Results: SilverSneakers membership directly increased physical activity and self-rated health, directly decreased social isolation, and indirectly decreased loneliness. Decreased social isolation and loneliness were associated with better self-rated health: social isolation and loneliness had independent direct effects on health, while social isolation also had an indirect effect on health mediated through loneliness. Discussion: Members of SilverSneakers experienced better health through increased physical activity, reduced social isolation, and reduced loneliness. Future research should explore independent effects of social isolation and loneliness on health and the mechanisms by which membership reduces social isolation and loneliness.

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“…That is, retirement not only results in the loss of a primary outlet for social interaction, it also is often accompanied by more free time in which to join social groups. In addition, the benefits of physical movement related to regular group activities may be particularly important for older adults looking to delay functional decline (Hamar et al, 2013). Lastly, a greater life purpose that some of these activities may bring could compensate for the loss of family or friends that have died or moved away (Bath & Deeg, 2005).…”

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Older adult social participation and its relationship with health: Rural-urban differences

Vogelsang

2016

Health & Place

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In an aging world, there is increased need to identify places and characteristics of places that promote health among older adults. This study examines whether there are rural-urban differences in older adult social participation and its relationship with health. Using the 2003 and 2011 waves of the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (n=3,006), I find that older adults living in rural counties are less socially active than their counterparts in more-urban counties. I also find that relationships between social participation and health vary by both activity and place.

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“…Além dos exercícios físicos (n.21/126) (HAMAR et al, 2013), encontramos treino cognitivo (LADITKA et al, 2012), programas nutricionais (FRANCIS et al, 2014), serviços telefônicos, computação, segurança domiciliar, prevenção de quedas, controle de esfíncteres, imunizações e administração financeira. Cuidados com a mobilidade do idoso, prevenção de quedas e equilíbrio em oficinas de psicomotricidade, treinamento de força, orientação na escolha dos sapatos, serviço de podologia são fundamentais, pois garantem a independência.…”

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Acompanhamento do envelhecimento humano em centro de convivência

Moura

Veras

2017

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Resumo: Este artigo discute o papel dos centros de convivência no acompanhamento do envelhecimento humano. A partir de revisão bibliográfica, exploramos história, experiências e possibilidades dos centros de convivência. Percebemos "senicultura" como cultivo, mas também controle social do idoso. Evitando o controle, a rede de cuidados pode nortear suas ações pela autoavaliação do idoso e sua percepção de qualidade de vida. Enfatizamos a importância dos vínculos, a relação cuidador-cuidado como espaço de transformação da maneira de lidar com o envelhecimento. Propomos centros de cuidado como estratégia para evitar o isolamento dos idosos e oportunizar a convivência intergeracional. Palavras-chave: idoso; promoção de saúde; centro de convivência.

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Impact of a Senior Fitness Program on Measures of Physical and Emotional Health and Functioning

Cited by 23 publications

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Reducing Isolation and Loneliness Through Membership in a Fitness Program for Older Adults: Implications for Health

Reducing Isolation and Loneliness Through Membership in a Fitness Program for Older Adults: Implications for Health

Older adult social participation and its relationship with health: Rural-urban differences

Acompanhamento do envelhecimento humano em centro de convivência

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