JAMDA
March 19, 2016
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JAMDA
October 1, 2015
An Administrator's Perspective on the Organization of Physical Activity for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
The positive influence of physical activity (PA) on health is well documented. Even at old age, PA remains useful but participation in PA decreases with age. In long-term care facilities (LTCFs), PA appears to be reduced to a bare minimum. Because administrators have a key role in developing the care polic...
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
Effects of Physical Exercise on Health and Well-Being of Individuals Living With a Dementia in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
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 nursing homes.
JAMDA
September 30, 2015
Intensity and Types of Physical Exercise in Relation to Dementia Risk Reduction in Community-Living Older Adults
To systematically examine the amount and type of physical exercise that might reduce the future risk of dementia in community-living older people.
JAMDA
July 5, 2015
Daily (In)Activities of Nursing Home Residents in Their Wards: An Observation Study
Research shows that nursing home residents are largely inactive. This inactivity negatively influences physical fitness, and participation in daily activities is known to have a positive influence on physical function and quality of life. Existing research does not provide sufficient insight into the daily...
JAMDA
March 6, 2015
Physical Activity and Adiposity Markers at Older Ages: Accelerometer Vs Questionnaire Data
Physical activity is critically important for successful aging, but its effect on adiposity markers at older ages is unclear as much of the evidence comes from self-reported data on physical activity. We assessed the associations of questionnaire-assessed and accelerometer-assessed physical activity with a...
JAMDA
February 18, 2015
Cost-effectiveness of a Home-Exercise Program Among Older People After Hospitalization
Older people who have been recently discharged from hospital are at increased risk of falls and deterioration in physical functioning.
JAMDA
February 7, 2015
Physiotherapists' Perceived Motivators and Barriers for Organizing Physical Activity for Older Long-Term Care Facility Residents
Information regarding factors that hinder or stimulate older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCF) for being physically active is available in the literature, but much less is known regarding perceived motivators and barriers among physiotherapists (PTs) to organize physical activity (PA) in LTCF. ...
JAMDA
February 3, 2015
Effects of a Combined Physical Training and Nutrition Intervention on Physical Performance and Health-Related Quality of Life in Prefrail Older Women Living in the Community: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study was to examine whether a 12-week combined physical exercise training and nutritional intervention improves physical performance and enhances health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among prefrail elderly women living in the community.
JAMDA
October 23, 2014
Four-Month Course of Soluble Milk Proteins Interacts With Exercise to Improve Muscle Strength and Delay Fatigue in Elderly Participants
The benefit of protein supplementation on the adaptive response of muscle to exercise training in older people is controversial.
