... data-base containing the names of olderadults interested in clinical trials research, and advertisements placed in thelocal newspaper. We were primarily interested in targeting older adults with ... theinfluence of 2 different types of resistance training and acontrol on changes in measures of quality of life and self-efficacy inolder adults. The data indicate that the mode oftraining ... allocation.Conclusion In conclusion, although both traditional strength training and high velocity power training enhance self-efficacy,power training may offer olderadults unique benefits...
... perspective ofthe individual in 11 aspects of life mapped to domains and sub-domains of the ICF: mobility within the home,mobility outside the home, self-care, looking after belong-ings, looking after ... environmental influ-ences on functioning may be of greater importance in older adults, such that participation may be maintainedeven in the presence of health conditions, impairments and activity ... restric-tion (examining onset and persistence separately), withinstrata defined by age, gender, educational attainment,occupational class and general health (using SF-12 physi-cal and mental health...
... training on standing balance in the elderly. Gerontology 2009, 55:145-152.39. Heiden E, Lajoie Y: Games-based biofeedback training and theattentional demands of balanceinolder adults. Aging ... improvements inbalanceand mobilitywere not evaluated, visual feedback-based balance train-ing in 64 community-dwelling olderadults did not leadto reduced fall incidents compared to no training. Sincethe ... chuan training vsEducational sessions1× wk,15 wks60 minutesTotal: 900minSway duringstanding, varyingvision and base ofsupport.B. Visual biofeedback-based training of balancein older...
... a 5-min warm-up, 35-min exercise using 2 upper and 3 lower body pneumatic resistance training machines, and a 5-min cool-down. Training began at 60-65% of one repetition maximum (1RM) and progressed ... expression and synthesis of hSGLT3 in skeletal muscle. If in fact exercise training increases SGLT-mediated glucose transport, the novel findings of this investigation would provide preliminary information ... characterized by insulin resistance, and thus the inability of insulin to stimulate glucose utilization in skeletal muscle. It has been proposed that insulin resistant individuals have a defect in GLUT4...
... and Internet Terms for Older Adults This glossary for olderadults was prepared by the National Institute on Aging.2COMPUTER AND INTERNET TERMSSearching for Health Information Online: An Internet ... Searching for Health Information Online: An Internet Course for OlderAdults Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms for Older Adults This glossary for olderadults was prepared by the National Institute ... part of the Internet. Searching for Health Information Online: An Internet Course for OlderAdults Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms for Older Adults This glossary for olderadults was...
... vegetables3. Consuming a diet high in vegetables, fruits, nuts, and wholegrains, and low in refined grain products12 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Older Adults physicians, indicating that ... (e.g., salmon, sar-dines, tuna, and mackerel) and beans or legumes, including soy and soyproducts. Trans fats are present in hydrogenated oils found in many re-fined grain and flour products, ... a vegetarian-based diet, incorporat-ing specific cancer-fighting foods, and avoiding or minimizing refinedsugars, refined flour products, and other unhealthy foods. In fact, dietshould be considered...
... on both hands, mild rigidity and bradykinesia in the upper limbs, gait slowness, and mild postural instability. He cried during the interview, and worriedabout being unable to continue his work ... impairments in planning upcoming linguistic se-quences. Ho et al. (1999) examined the ability of PD patients to regulatespeech volume in diVerent contexts. PD patients had deWcits in increasingtheir ... control and regulation, inability to elaborate internally guided behavior, and deWcits in processing resources and internal control of attention. They suggested animportant role for the striatum in...
... amongst older adults. MethodsDesignEquivalence investigation between telephone and face-to-face administration for the FAI and the EQ-5D.Participants and setting Older adults taking part in a larger ... viable and potentially more efficient and convenient approach to face-to-face assessment amongst older adults with cognition intact at a basic level.The findings from this investigation are in line ... would occur in clinical,epidemiological and research settings that utilise theseinstruments amongst older adults. Future investigations may consider the validity of tele-phone administration...
... promotesmobility inolderadults via mechanisms such asimproved muscle strength and postural balance but alsoindirectly by, for example, reducing the risk for falls and fractures [34,35]. Maintaining the ... writing and edit-ing of multiple drafts. WCM conceived and designed theproject, obtained funding, assisted with the interpretationof the results and contributed to the writing and editing ... physical impairments and functional limitations and consequently diminishquality of life inolder adults. Inolder adults, chronic con-ditions have been associated with an increased risk for...
... measurements during stance and gait tasks in Parkinson’s disease. Gait & Posture 2005, 22:240-249.6. Goldberg A, Russel JW, Alexander NB: Standing balanceand trunkposition sense in impaired ... pelvis and lumbar spine during normal gait. HumanMovement Science 1999, 18:681-692.21. Vogt L, Pfeifer K, Banzer W: Comparison of angular lumbar spine and pelvis kinematics during treadmill and ... averaged gait cycle. The gait information obtainedwas processed using VICON Workstation (Version 3.1,Oxford Metrics, Oxford, England) in which Euler angle[11] was employed for the kinematic...
... Understanding and Improving Health. 2nd edition.Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office; 2000:8-11. 3. Rejeski WJ, Mihalko SL: Physical activity and quality of life in older adults. ... studyextends these findings by showing that the less-structured and less-intense nature of physical activity is positivelyrelated to multiple domains of HRQL in healthy, older adults. An active ... adjusting for gender and hypertension.DiscussionThe primary findings of this investigation were thathealthy olderadults who participated in regular physicalactivity of at least moderate intensity...