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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
the health and well-being of individuals living with a dementia, specifically those living in …
Physical activity in caregivers: What are the psychological benefits?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
adults in different sub-populations and contexts is limited. The objectives of this rapid review …