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Barry D Weiss¹, Lynne Tomasa

¹Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona, Arizona Center on Aging, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA. bdweiss@u.arizona.edu

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Summary

Geriatrics residents gained new insights into healthy aging by hiking with active seniors. This experience highlighted the impressive physical capabilities of older adults, challenging common perceptions.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Medical Education

Background:

Geriatrics training often focuses on illness and decline in older adults.
Existing programs may offer limited exposure to healthy, active aging individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the physical capabilities of older adults to medical residents.
To challenge stereotypes of aging through direct experience with vigorous seniors.

Main Methods:

Medical residents participated in a hike with a senior hiking club (ages 60s-80s).
The hike involved a significant climb (1,700 feet).
Residents provided feedback on the experience's value and learning outcomes.

Main Results:

All participating residents found the experience worthwhile.

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A majority of residents reported a revised perception of older adults' physical abilities.

Conclusions:

Exposure to physically active older adults can reshape residents' understanding of healthy aging.
This experiential learning approach may foster more accurate views of geriatric capabilities.