Wingood, et al. publish new article

 

Congratulations to Marian Wingood, Doctoral Candidate in Interprofessional Health Sciences, Levi Bonnell, Doctoral Candidate in Clinical and Translational Science, Nancy Gell, Associate Professor of Movement Science and Rehabilitation on their latest publication.

Wingood M, Bonnell L, LaCroix AZ, Rosenberg D, Walker R, Bellettiere J, Greenwood-Hickman MA, Wing D, Gell N. Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Physical Activity Recommendations: Patterns of Aerobic, Strengthening, and Balance Activities. J Aging Phys Act. 2021 Oct 15:1-13. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0194. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34653962.

Though it is known that most older adults do not meet the recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines, little is known regarding their participation in balance activities or the full guidelines. Therefore, we sought to describe PA patterns among 1,352 community-dwelling older adult participants of the Adult Changes in Thought study, a longitudinal cohort study exploring dementia-related risk factors. We used a modified version of the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors questionnaire to explore PA performed and classify participants as meeting or not meeting the full guidelines or any component of the guidelines. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with meeting PA guidelines. Despite performing 10 hr of weekly PA, only 11% of participants met the full guidelines. Older age, greater body mass index, needing assistance with instrumental daily activities, and heart disease were associated with decreased odds of meeting PA guidelines. These results can guide interventions that address PA among older adults.