Leisure time physical activity in elderly users of primary health units in Brazil

Silveira, Denise Silva da; Siqueira, Fernando Vinholes; Teixeira, Adriano Canabarro; Franchini, Beatriz; Bender, Eliana; Pereira, Cíntia Mourão; Minten, Gicele C; Facchini, Luiz Augusto; Piccini, Roberto Xavier; Bighetti, Tania Izabel

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.708

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“…Despite all the physical and mental benefits mentioned here, lack of motion is prevalent among the elderly 42. Nadri et al assert that the most important factors motivating the elderly to participate in physical and sports activities are gaining health, retaining and improving fitness, joy and pleasure, social interactions, and stress control 22.…”

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<p>Investigating the effect of physical games on the memory and attention of the elderly in adult day-care centers in Babol and Amol</p>

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Background: Physical activity is a behavioral strategy that increases general (public) health, including the mental performance of individuals. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of group physical games on cognitive performance (memory, attention) of old people in adult day-care centers. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 50 elderly people (aged >60 years) were selected from two adult day-care centers using available sampling and divided into two groups: control and intervention. As approval was received from the Babol Hamrah Salamat adult day-care center to modify the design of the center’s yard, this center was selected to conduct an intervention program. The intervention group received a physical activity program twice a week for 6 weeks. Questionnaires that were used for collecting data included demographic questions, a standard questionnaire for daily activities of living, and a short-term test, the Abbreviated Mental Test Score. Cognitive function was assessed with the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) (Form A), before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis of normal variables was performed using independent and paired t -tests and in non-standard cases with Mann–Whitney and Wilcoxon non-parametric tests at a significance level of P <0.05, using SPSS software (version 22). Results: Statistical analysis showed that the scores of the subjects in the intervention group, compared to the control group, had significantly improved. The calculated mean differences in the intervention groupwere, for memory function d =8.4±3.3 ( P =0.001), and for attention and concentration d =4.18±2.38 ( P <0.001) (WMS). This level of change in the intervention group was significant. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that a physical exercise program can improve the memory and attention/concentration of the elderly. Therefore, it seems that such activities are a useful method for maintaining cognitive function.

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<p>Investigating the effect of physical games on the memory and attention of the elderly in adult day-care centers in Babol and Amol</p>

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Determinant of the implementation of physical activities in elderly in Tehran

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Introduction: Despite the importance of exercise and physical activity on the health of elderly, the amount o physical activity (exercise) among this vulnerable class of society is declining. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the determinants of the implementation of physical activities in the older adults in Tehran.Method: This Study was a qualitative design and carried out using Grounded theory methodology. Data was collected via semi-structured in-depth interviews and field notes. Data collection was conducted in the year 2015. Thirty elderly and 10 sport experts were interviewed were interviewed. Analyzing of the data was carried out with the Corbin and Strauss (2008) approach.Results: Concepts of the study were identified using micro and macro analysis. In during of data analysis, 350 free codes related to elderly' physical activity were extracted and classified into three categories, 200 of which were assigned to barrios and 150 to motivators. These categories were environmental factors, interpersonal factors, and intrapersonal factors. Conclusion:Compared to quantitative studies, this study managed to identify the determinants of the implementation of physical activities in elderly in a better and deeper way. By identifying the motivators and barriers to the implementation of physical activity in elderly, those in charge of providing sports services to the elderly can facilitate elderly ' participation in physical activities by exploiting the motivators and removing the barriers and improve the physical and mental health of the elderly because of this increased participation.

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Leisure time physical activity in elderly users of primary health units in Brazil

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<p>Investigating the effect of physical games on the memory and attention of the elderly in adult day-care centers in Babol and Amol</p>

<p>Investigating the effect of physical games on the memory and attention of the elderly in adult day-care centers in Babol and Amol</p>

Determinant of the implementation of physical activities in elderly in Tehran

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