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Baseline Measures of Physical Activity and Function Do Not Predict Future Fall Incidence in Sedentary Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study
J Aging Phys Act. 2023 Nov 28:1-6. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0355. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhysical activity (PA) and physical function (PF) are modifiable risk factors for falls in older adults, but their ability to predict future fall incidence is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive ability of baseline measures of PA, PF, and lower limb strength on future falls. A total of 104 participants underwent baseline assessments of PA, PF, and lower limb strength. Falls were monitored prospectively for 12 months. Eighteen participants fell at least once during the 12-month follow-up. Participants...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - November 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Justin Whitten Rod Barrett Christopher P Carty Dawn Tarabochia David MacDonald David Graham Source Type: research

Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity, Fatigue, and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study aimed to describe the level of physical activity and its relation to fatigue and frailty during the COVID-19 pandemic in community-dwelling older adults aged 80 years and over. Three hundred and ninety-one older adults (aged 86.5 ± 3.00) completed a survey including physical activity, the Mobility Tiredness scale, and the FRAIL scale. Linear regression analysis was conducted to assess whether the variables age, sex, and physical activity (independent factors) were significantly related to fatigue and frailty. Respectively, 30.5% and 24.7% of the participants reported a decrease in walking and in energy-intensiv...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - November 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Veerle Knoop Axelle Costenoble Aziz Debain Kristof Van der Meulen Patricia De Vriendt Ellen Gorus Bert Bravenboer Bart Jansen Aldo Scafoglieri Ivan Bautmans Gerontopole Brussels Study Group Source Type: research

Physical Activity Changes From Before to During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Finland
This study aimed to compare community-dwelling older adults' physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 to their PA levels 2 years before and investigate associations between earlier physical performance and PA levels over the follow-up. Participants' (n = 809, initial age 75-85 years) self-reported PA was assessed at baseline in 2017-2018 and May/June 2020 as total weekly minutes of walking and vigorous PA. Physical performance was assessed at baseline using the maximal handgrip strength and Short Physical Performance Battery tests. During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a median change in to...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - November 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Katja Lindeman Laura Karavirta Johanna Eronen Niina Kajan Erja Portegijs Taina Rantanen Source Type: research

Latin Dance Effects on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Function in Middle-Aged and Older Latino Adults
J Aging Phys Act. 2023 Nov 21:1-9. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0415. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe tested if a dance trial yielded improvements in physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in middle-aged/older Latino adults. Physical activity was assessed using the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors, physical function with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) protocol, and estimated CRF with the Jurca nonexercise test model. Multivariate analysis of covariance models found significant change in SPPB protocol total scores, F(1, 329) = 4.23, p = .041, and CRF, F(1, 329) = 5.16, p = .024...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - November 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Omar Lopez Navin Kaushal Michelle A Jaldin David X Marquez Source Type: research

Medial Temporal Lobe Atrophy in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Impairments Affects Gait Parameters in the Spatial Navigation Task
This study aimed to determine whether navigation abilities could differentiate seniors with and without medial temporal lobe atrophy who complained about their cognitive status. The participants, classified to either the medial temporal atrophy group (n = 23) or the control group (n = 22) underwent neuropsychological assessment and performed a spatial navigation task while their gait parameters were recorded. The study showed no significant differences between the two groups in memory, fluency, and semantic knowledge or typical measures of navigating abilities. However, gait parameters, particularly the propulsion index du...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - November 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Natalia Anna Pawlaczyk Rafa ł Milner Magdalena Szmytke Bart łomiej Kiljanek Bibianna Ba łaj Aleksandra Wypych Monika Lewandowska Source Type: research