Active Living Among Older Adults

Author : Sandra O'Brien Cousins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9781560328179
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Active Living Among Older Adults written by Sandra O'Brien Cousins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Active Living Among Older Adults is a reference text for a broad spectrum of scientific studies on the health effects of active living among older adults, and offers professionals and students easy access to the evidence that supports physically active lifestyles among the elderly. O'Brien Cousins and Home demonstrate that active living is beneficial and available to the elderly community. The perceived effects of active living are organized into separate categories, including physical health, disease prevention, psychosocial attitudes, lifestyle behavior, and economic well-being.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309157331
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-02-27 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1950 men and women in the United States had a combined life expectancy of 68.9 years, the 12th highest life expectancy at birth in the world. Today, life expectancy is up to 79.2 years, yet the country is now 28th on the list, behind the United Kingdom, Korea, Canada, and France, among others. The United States does have higher rates of infant mortality and violent deaths than in other developed countries, but these factors do not fully account for the country's relatively poor ranking in life expectancy. International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages: Dimensions and Sources examines patterns in international differences in life expectancy above age 50 and assesses the evidence and arguments that have been advanced to explain the poor position of the United States relative to other countries. The papers in this deeply researched volume identify gaps in measurement, data, theory, and research design and pinpoint areas for future high-priority research in this area. In addition to examining the differences in mortality around the world, the papers in International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages look at health factors and life-style choices commonly believed to contribute to the observed international differences in life expectancy. They also identify strategic opportunities for health-related interventions. This book offers a wide variety of disciplinary and scholarly perspectives to the study of mortality, and it offers in-depth analyses that can serve health professionals, policy makers, statisticians, and researchers.

Author : National Institute on Aging
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exercise written by National Institute on Aging and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Exercise!

Author : Andrew Sixsmith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441983481
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technologies for Active Aging written by Andrew Sixsmith and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality of life of many older people by providing additional safety and security while also supporting mobility, independent living, and social participation. The proposed book will be a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging that will serve as a statement of the current state-of-the-art and as a pointer to directions for future research and emerging technologies, products, and services.

Author : Rose, Debra J.
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1450431062
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, 2E written by Rose, Debra J. and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities.

Author : Leonard W. Poon
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736057851
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Active Living, Cognitive Functioning, and Aging written by Leonard W. Poon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first title in a new series, this is an essential resource designed to introduce key issues and to raise consciousness among researchers, students and policy makers of the importance of an active lifestyle for the mind as a person ages.

Author : Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1609136470
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults written by Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults is a new book designed to help health and fitness professionals guide their older clients to appropriate exercise programs"--Provided by publisher.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 9240076646
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting physical activity for older people: a toolkit for action written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ACTIVE toolkit provides evidence-based guidance on the key approaches to promote and enable older people to be physically active, regardless of who they are, where they live, or their intrinsic capacities (for example their visual or cognitive abilities) or whether they live with chronic conditions (for example, diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis). It is designed to support all countries at national and subnational levels (particularly low- and middle-income countries with limited resources) to ensure that environments and settings support older people to be active, and that they provide physical activity services and programmes tailored to the needs, preferences and goals of all older people.

Author : Lynn Allen
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736001281
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Active Older Adults written by Lynn Allen and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1999 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This... manual provides a collection of 15 award-winning fitness programs for seniors. The ideas and activities, which have been gathered from programs across the country, are presented in a consistent and easy-to-understand format. Directions for implementing the programming ideas are included, as are sample charts, brochures, registration and safety forms, newsletters, and a listing of resources that will ensure a successful program. Active Older Adults presents a full spectrum of approaches to helping seniors get and stay fit. Some of the programs provide introductions to basic fitness principles while others explain how to lead older adults in specific activities, such as strength training, line dancing, and water walking. There are also low-stress programs for individuals with cardiovascular or joint problems."--BACK COVER.

Author : Weimo Zhu
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736053648
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity written by Weimo Zhu and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Based on the 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium, "Measurement Issues and Challenges in Aging Research," Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity considers research from experts around the world relating to the latest questions, challenges, and techniques in aging and measurement. The reference addresses a range of topics in aging research, including issues from the fields of kinesiology, biology, physiology, technology, urban planning, measurement, and statistics. Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity breaks new ground with a discussion of multicultural factors related to physical activity promotion and intervention. Ideas include using culture as a catalyst for active living and using culture-based physical activity as an alternative approach to promotion of active living. The reference further examines multicultural issues with a look at alternative medicine, including an account of a demonstration of qi-gong, a traditional Chinese exercise, from the symposium. In addition, a new term, kinesmetrics, is introduced for the field of measurement and evaluation. Kinesmetrics is defined as a discipline for developing and applying measurement theory, statistics, and mathematical analysis to the field of kinesiology. The groundbreaking Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity explores subjects in a range of research topics. For both veterans and newcomers to the field, this reference will be a comprehensive guide to the latest research on aging in measurement and physical activity." --Publisher description.