Does physical activity reduce burden in carers of people with dementia? A literature review

V Orgeta, C Miranda‐Castillo - International journal of geriatric …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Physical exercise has been associated with a range of positive outcomes
including improvements in psychological well‐being. The aim of the present study was to …

Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity program use among older adults

HJ Bethancourt, DE Rosenberg, T Beatty… - Clinical medicine & …, 2014 - Marshfield Clinic
Objective Regular physical activity (PA) is important for maintaining long-term physical,
cognitive, and emotional health. However, few older adults engage in routine PA, and even …

Physical activity as a mediator of the impact of chronic conditions on quality of life in older adults

R Sawatzky, T Liu-Ambrose, WC Miller… - Health and quality of life …, 2007 - Springer
Background Chronic conditions could negatively affect the quality of life of older adults. This
may be partially due to a relative lack of physical activity. We examined whether physical …

Implementation and maintenance of a community-based older adult physical activity program

M Petrescu-Prahova, B Belza, M Kohn… - The …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Purpose of the Study: We examine facilitators and barriers to the implementation
and maintenance of Enhance® Fitness (EF), a group exercise program for older adults, at …

Effects of physical exercise on health and well-being of individuals living with a dementia in nursing homes: a systematic review

L Brett, V Traynor, P Stapley - Journal of the American Medical Directors …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Physical exercise interventions have benefits for older individuals and improve
the health and well-being of individuals living with a dementia, specifically those living in …

Physical activity in caregivers: What are the psychological benefits?

SM Loi, B Dow, D Ames, K Moore, K Hill… - Archives of Gerontology …, 2014 - Elsevier
Previous research demonstrates that physical activity has psychological benefits for people
of all ages. However, it is unclear whether people caring for a frail or ill relative would derive …

Effects of physical exercise on physical function in older adults in residential care: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

PL Valenzuela, G Saco-Ledo, JS Morales… - The lancet Healthy …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Physical exercise is effective at attenuating ageing-related physical decline in
general, but evidence of its benefits for older adults in residential care, who often have …

Physical activity interventions to improve the quality of life of older adults living in residential care facilities: A systematic review

G Baldelli, M De Santi, F De Felice, G Brandi - Geriatric Nursing, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Pursuing active aging and maintaining the quality of life (QoL) is essential,
particularly in older people living in residential care facilities (RCFs). We evaluated physical …

Functional performance and exercise of older adults in long-term care settings

B Resnick - Journal of gerontological nursing, 2000 - journals.healio.com
Performing functional activities and exercising are important for older adults living in long-
term care settings. Participation in these activities not only improves and maintains function …

Impact of physical activity programs and services for older adults: a rapid review

MB Pinheiro, JS Oliveira, JN Baldwin, L Hassett… - International journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Knowledge of which physical activity programs are most effective for older
adults in different sub-populations and contexts is limited. The objectives of this rapid review …