Risk due to inactivity in physically capable older adults.

Simonsick, Eleanor M.; Lafferty, Moira; Phillips, Caroline L.; Leon, Carlos F. Mendes de; Kasl, Stanislav V.; Seeman, T; Fillenbaum, Gerda G.; Hebert, Patricia R.; Lemke, Jon H.

doi:10.2105/ajph.83.10.1443

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“…Successfully coping with challenges bolsters feelings of personal control (Rodin 1990), which may then motivate elders to remain physically active and independent and help protect against the incidence and progression of 518 RESEARCH ON AGING physical disability (Gill et al 1994;Mendes de Leon et al 1996). In contrast, the lack of a readily available social safety net may erode feelings of personal control, leading to increasing inactivity and ultimately the loss of functional ability (Simonsick et al 1993). Overall, personal control beliefs account for 20% of the association between anticipated support and functional impairment.…”

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Anticipated Support From Neighbors and Physical Functioning During Later Life

Shaw

2005

Res Aging

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This study has two main objectives: (1) to assess age variations in perceived support from neighbors among a nationally representative sample of adults aged 25 to 74 and (2) to examine the association between anticipated support from neighbors and physical functioning within a subsample of older adults. The findings suggest that anticipated support from neighbors is stronger among older adults, primarily because of more frequent contact with neighbors and residential stability. Within the older subsample, an inverse association between perceived support from neighbors and functional limitations is evident. Further analyses show that this association is strongest among those with infrequent contact with family members. No differences in this association were found with respect to marital status. Taken together, it appears that anticipated support from neighbors facilitates the maintenance of functional ability among some older adults. Interventions aiming to promote successful aging by enhancing this source of support should be developed and evaluated.

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confidence: 99%

Anticipated Support From Neighbors and Physical Functioning During Later Life

Shaw

2005

Res Aging

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“…One of the reasons for this is the increase in the proportion of the elderly in the population (1,2). In particular, bedrest due to injuries from falls causes a marked reduction in the physical function of the elderly (3,4). For instance, many elderly become bedridden after treatment for femur fractures (4,5).…”

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Relationships between physical activity, ADL capability and fall risk in community-dwelling Japanese elderly population

Yokoya¹,

Demura

Sato

2007

Environ Health Prev Med

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships among fall risk, physical activity habits, and ADL capability in a community-dwelling Japanese elderly population.Methods: The subjects were 1,407 Japanese aged 65 or older (604 males, 803 females). Fall risk was evaluated using the Falling Assessment Chart of Suzuki et al. (2003). Physical activity habits such as the frequency of leaving the house, the use of transportation, the frequency of physical exercise, and interests were evaluated. ADL capability was evaluated using the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence.Results: Approximately 25% of the subjects had a high fall risk (score of 5 or more). Fall risk increased with age and ADL capability decreased with age. The group with a low fall risk (score <5) had a significantly higher ADL capability than the group with a high fall risk (score ≥5). From results of two-way ANCOVA (gender×physical activity habits) with age as the covariate, the fall risk of people who regularly go on leaving the house, exercise, and have interests tended to be low. Further more, the relationships between the scores and physical activity habits were examined by two-way ANCOVA with age and ADL capability as the covariates. There were significant differences in the frequency of leaving the house, and elderly persons who leaved regularly the house, had a low fall risk.Conclusions: This study showed that fall risk is closely related to ADL capability, and that the frequency of leaving the house is very important for reducing fall risk.

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“…Unfortunately, many adults do not reach optimal levels of physical activity and are at risk for poor health outcomes (3). Older adults in particular are less likely than younger adults to be regularly active, which is unfortunate because older adults who lead sedentary lives report more physical limitations than their active peers (4,5). Quality of life is directly related to functional status and the ability to maintain independence, and it appears that physical activity improves health-related quality of life by enhancing psychological well being and improving physical functioning in persons with poor health (1).…”

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confidence: 99%