ADVANCING OLDER ADULTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE WITH FITNESS: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES
2024
Innovative Approaches to Enhance Quality of Life for Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Patricia C. Heyn, James Dowd, Sara Pappa, Julie Ries
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations and innovative strategies in improving the well-being and independence of older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Community-based fall prevention programs are effective in enhancing older adults' well-being.
- Older runners are motivated by health benefits, habit, and joy.
- Research redundancy in exercise interventions for older adults with cognitive impairments needs to be addressed.
- Personalized approaches in dementia care can improve caregiving quality.
Takeaway
This study shows that different exercise programs and community partnerships can help older people stay healthy and active.
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