The exercise prescription for enhancing overall health of midlife and older women

Woodward, Miriam J.; Lu, Chi Wei; Levandowski, Richard; Kostis, John B.; Bachmann, Gloria

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.03.020

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“…There has been an increase in studies in literature showing the positive effects of exercise on the health of elderly women, but there are very few studies which have investigated the effect of a combined exercise and drug management program on symptoms and happiness in elderly women. 12,13 In several previous studies, pain has been reported to be one of the most frequently seen symptoms. [14][15][16] The personalized drug management and exercise program applied to the elderly women of the current study caused a significant decrease in the symptoms of pain and sadness and an increase in the sense of well-being.…”

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The Effect of Combined Drug Management and an Exercise Program on Symptoms and the Happiness Level in Elderly Women

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Nural

2020

Home Health Care Management & Practice

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combined drug management and an exercise program on symptoms and the happiness levels of elderly women people living at home. This interventional study included a total of 35 women, aged 65 to 74 years, who were registered at the Family Healthcare Centre. A 14-week program was combined with exercise and drug management. Pre-test and post-test evaluations results were recorded. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form (OHQ-SF) and a sociodemographic form and Follow-Up form were used for data collection. The mean ESAS points of the symptoms of pain, tiredness, sadness, and insomnia showed a significant decrease after intervention and the sense of well-being improved ( p < .001). A statistically significant increase was determined in the happiness levels of the participants after intervention. The combined program of drug management and exercise was found to be effective in raising happiness levels and reducing symptoms in elderly women.

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The Effect of Combined Drug Management and an Exercise Program on Symptoms and the Happiness Level in Elderly Women

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2020

Home Health Care Management & Practice

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“…From a health perspective, the levels of walking may be a concern, unless other forms of physical activity are being undertaken. Woodward et al (2015) conducted a systematic review of exercise guidelines for older adults, noting a lack of definitive advice; they refer instead to the World Health Organization recommendation of at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) weekly of moderate-intensity exercise ( e.g. brisk walking).…”

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Older male and female drivers in car-dependent settings: how much do they use other modes, and do they compensate for reduced driving to maintain mobility?

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2016

Ageing and Society

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Among the societal and health challenges of population ageing is the continued transport mobility of older people who retain their driving licence, especially in highly car-dependent societies. While issues surrounding loss of a driving licence have been researched, less attention has been paid to variations in physical travel by mode among the growing proportion of older people who retain their driving licence. It is unclear how much they reduce their driving with age, the degree to which they replace driving with other modes of transport, and how this varies by age and gender. This paper reports research conducted in the state of Queensland, Australia, with a sample of 295 older drivers (>60 years). Time spent driving is considerably greater than time spent as a passenger or walking across age groups and genders. A decline in travel time as a driver with increasing age is not redressed by increases in travel as a passenger or pedestrian. The patterns differ by gender, most likely reflecting demographic and social factors. Given the expected considerable increase in the number of older women in particular, and their reported preference not to drive alone, there are implications for policies and programmes that are relevant to other car-dependent settings. There are also implications for the health of older drivers, since levels of walking are comparatively low.

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“…There is considerable literature confirming the favorable impact on the cardiovascular system, bone metabolism, cognition, and other organ systems. 3 Moreover, the myriad benefits of physical activity extend beyond health alone to strongly contribute to one's physical and mental well-being. The mechanisms set in motion by physical activity are still poorly understood, although there are data showing the release of endorphins, insulin-sensitizing hormones like irisin, and others.…”

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Physical activity and healthy aging

Cano

2016

Menopause

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The exercise prescription for enhancing overall health of midlife and older women

Cited by 25 publications

References 18 publications

The Effect of Combined Drug Management and an Exercise Program on Symptoms and the Happiness Level in Elderly Women

The Effect of Combined Drug Management and an Exercise Program on Symptoms and the Happiness Level in Elderly Women

Older male and female drivers in car-dependent settings: how much do they use other modes, and do they compensate for reduced driving to maintain mobility?

Physical activity and healthy aging

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