Journal article
How Perceptions of Aging Influence Physical Activity and Exercise in Older Age: Exploring the Behavior of People Aged 70+ Years Engaged in Fall Prevention Activities
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol.43(10), pp.1386-1396
2024
PMID: 38475694
Appears in Thompson Institute Research Collection
Abstract
For older people, physical inactivity increases fall risk as well as other preventable health conditions. Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity, uptake and adherence continue to challenge efforts aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing falls. Nested within a randomized controlled trial, this study reports on the factors influencing the physical activity behavior of people, aged between 70 and 90 years, engaged in StandingTall, a home-based balance exercise program proven to reduce falls in the community. The perception of aging, physical activity in older age, and the delivery of exercise were identified as major themes, with the perception of aging an overarching theme influencing both preferences for physical activity in older age and exercise delivery. Findings demonstrate the importance of considering the role of aging, the influence aging has on physical activity and exercise behavior, and how aging influences the delivery and design of exercise programs including falls prevention activities for older people.
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- Title
- How Perceptions of Aging Influence Physical Activity and Exercise in Older Age: Exploring the Behavior of People Aged 70+ Years Engaged in Fall Prevention Activities
- Authors
- Meghan Ambrens (Corresponding Author) - Neuroscience Research AustraliaRona Macniven - UNSW SydneyAmy Perram - Neuroscience Research AustraliaSophie Andrews - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteHelen Hawley-Hague - University of ManchesterHusna Razee - UNSW SydneyChris Todd - University of ManchesterTrinidad Valenzuela - University of SydneyKim Delbaere - Neuroscience Research Australia
- Publication details
- Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol.43(10), pp.1386-1396
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1177/07334648241238315
- ISSN
- 1552-4523
- PMID
- 38475694
- Organisation Unit
- Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991010298702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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