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Functional fitness: maintaining or improving function for elders with chronic diseases.

Mary Josephine Hessert1, Marilyn R Gugliucci, Heath R Pierce

  • 1College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA.

Family Medicine
|July 1, 2005
PubMed
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A comprehensive elder fitness program significantly improved physical function and well-being in chronically ill residents. This study highlights the benefits of holistic exercise for older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic illness is prevalent in older adults, impacting physical function and well-being.
  • Existing research often focuses on isolated exercise components for elders.
  • A comprehensive approach to elder fitness may offer broader health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a comprehensive elder functional fitness program.
  • To test hypotheses regarding improvements in physical function.
  • To assess changes in self-perceived well-being among participants.

Main Methods:

  • 17 chronically ill residents from an assisted-living facility participated.
  • Measures included mobility, metabolic equivalent estimation (MET) levels, vital signs, strength, flexibility, and body weight.

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  • Data collected at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year; analyzed using paired t-tests.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases or maintenance of physical function were observed.
    • Participant self-perceived well-being also showed significant improvement.
    • The comprehensive program demonstrated positive effects across multiple health domains.

    Conclusions:

    • A holistic elder fitness program can enhance physical function and subjective well-being.
    • This study supports the integration of comprehensive exercise interventions for older adults.
    • Findings advocate for a broader focus beyond single-component exercise in elder care.