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Filter by:Resistance exercise and the Mediterranean diet are complementary, evidence-based approaches to improving physical and mental health throughout all stages of life. For older adults, maintain flexibility, muscle strength, balance and posture, reducing the risk of falls and injuries; They relieve chronic pain, improve sleep quality, and reduce stress and anxiety. For young people, they improve concentration, attention and memory, reduce stress and anxiety, promote a positive body image and increase self-esteem. Overall benefits include promoting the mind-body connection, facilitating healthy aging, and being accessible and adaptable to various individual and socioeconomic needs. The main components of the Mediterranean diet are: high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, fish and olive oil; moderate in dairy and red wine; and low in red meat and processed products. Benefits for older adults include reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, decreasing chronic diseases and pro-inflammatory factors, and preventing obesity and cognitive decline. The overall impact improves bone and cardiovascular health, and strengthens the immune system. The combination of resistance exercise and a Mediterranean diet offers a comprehensive approach to improving health and well-being throughout life, promoting physical and mental health, facilitating active and healthy aging, and being accessible and beneficial for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds
Protein supplementation is one of the main recommendations for regular endurance physical exercise (RT). In older people, the need for protein increases particularly in the face of physiological and pathophysiological changes associated with the loss of muscle tissue and function, so protein intake becomes more relevant in this population. Fermented dairy products such as yogurt, and especially those with an extra protein content, have increased their popularity and consumption in the national market. Their nutritional composition is of particular interest, given their amino acid profile and in particular their high Leucine content, which could be compared with the classic protein supplements recommended for muscle gain and recovery. Objective: To analyze the effect on body composition, lipid profile, physical condition and muscle functionality induced by the intake of high protein yogurts versus Whey protein together with a muscular resistance program in elderly people. Hypothesis: The intake of high protein yogurts will lead to equal or greater gains in muscle mass, physical condition and functionality than those obtained with the intake of Whey protein together with resistance training in elderly people.Methodology: 16 healthy, lactose intolerant free, older (60-75 years old) subjects will be recruited to perform 8 weeks of muscular resistance training (RT) 3 times per week, who will be randomly supplemented with high protein yogurt (PY) or Whey protein (WP). At baseline and at the end of the intervention, body composition will be assessed by DEXA, muscle strength, maximal oxygen consumption and lipid profile. Expected Results: The YPRT group is expected to achieve similar or greater increases in muscle strength, fat-free mass, lipid profile and decrease in fat mass than the WP group.
This clinical trial will aim to understand the effects of the TRAK-SILVER digital platform on pre-frail and older adults living at home, assessing its impact on physical activity level, emotional variables, and overall quality of life. Participant satisfaction with the digital treatment will also be evaluated. This research will provide insight into the utility and acceptance of the digital platform as a personalised and accessible digital physiotherapy program for this population, advancing understanding in the field. The participants will undergo a 3-month physiotherapy program using the TRAK-SILVER platform or a paper guide based on their assigned group. Additionally, weekly uploads of health-promoting audiovisual content will enhance the intervention's holistic approach to improving older adults' well-being and functional capacity.
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of Steady Feet, a three-month community-based falls prevention exercise program.
Background: The vestibular system plays a crucial role in maintaining balance. Deficiencies in this system can result in instability and an increased risk of falls in older adults, posing a significant global health concern due to associated injuries. The Cawthorne and Cooksey program has demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing balance and reducing falls. This study aims to investigate the program's impact on balance, fear of falling, and dizziness in individuals aged 65 and older. Thirty-two older adults will be assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will undergo a video-supported Cawthorne and Cooksey-based therapy, while the control group will receive counseling on fall prevention and healthy living through leaflets. The 4-week intervention will take place three times a week, including one face-to-face session and one via video. Pre- and post-assessments, along with a one-month follow-up, will be conducted.
Emotional dysregulation is considered a phenotypic finding that has a purported impact on older adults' peace of mind. In this venue, employing constructive emotional management intervention is one of the breakthroughs that has been empirically targeted to restore positive emotional states and strengthen mental clarity in the geriatric population. Aim: to determine the effect of constructive emotional management interventions on emotional regulation difficulties and peace of mind among older adults. Design: The present study adopted a quasi-experimental methodological approach.
An early discharge of frail elderly individuals from post-acute care services may lead to a decline in their ability to perform daily activities and cause social, emotional, and psychological distress. Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Center in Quebec implemented a pilot program called Post-Acute Home Physiotherapy (PAHP) to address this concern. This program aimed to provide a timely and intense out-patient physiotherapy service to ensure maintenance and optimization of the physical capacities acquired in post-acute care and also to contribute acceleration of the turnover of rehabilitation beds. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the PAHP program on the functional independence, physical and mental health of elderly individuals, as well as their safety. Additionally, it aimed to identify the healthcare needs, both physical and psychological, of elderly individuals after their discharge from post-acute care services.
This study is a single-blind, randomized controlled, prospective clinical trial. At least 62 older adults aged 65 and over were included in the study. Evaluations were made twice, before starting the study and after completion. Otago Exercise Program based on telerehabilitation was applied to the intervention group for a total of 21 sessions, 7 days a week for 3 weeks. The control group did not participate in any exercise program during the study period; however, it was reported that they could be included in the Otago Exercise Program at the end of the study.
The goal of this clinical trial is to strengthen the understanding of advance care planning (ACP) in family members of older adults in residential care homes with a nurse-led, motivational interview (MI) educational intervention.The main question it aims to answer is: The feasibility of the nurse-led, motivational interview educational intervention to promote family members' understanding of ACP. Participants will receive a nurse-led, motivational interview educational intervention to see if the nurse-led, motivational interview educational intervention works in strengthening family members' knowledge on ACP and readiness for initiating conversations on ACP with their loved ones.
Objective: to assess the effectiveness of a multi-component physical exercise online intervention (MPE) on physical performance (PP) in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: a randomized controlled trial, including 110 older adults (68.45±5.54 years), were divided into two parallel groups: an MPE group (n = 55) and a control group (n = 55). The exercise program included endurance, strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility exercises which were carried out for 3 months. The control group received educational sessions on health prevention related to physical exercise. The main endpoint was a change in PP assessed with the short physical performance battery (SPPB). It is also evaluated other variables such as sociodemographic (sex, age, education level), health conditions (cognitive impairment, polypharmacy, comorbidity, frailty, sarcopenia, depressive and anxiety symptoms), functional dependence through scales of activities of daily living (ADL), nutrition (risk of malnutrition, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), calf and waist circumference) and lifestyles (physical activity, alcoholism, and smoking). Comparisons were made in the follow-up measurements between groups by an independent t-test and baseline and follow-up measurements in both groups by a paired t-test.