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    • Objective measurement of activity patterns in continuing care residents is limited.
    • Understanding activity levels is crucial for maintaining health and function in older adults.
    • Previous research often relies on subjective measures, lacking accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the activity performance of continuing care residents using objective accelerometry.
    • To explore correlations between activity performance and grip strength, falls, and mobility.
    • To compare activity levels of continuing care residents with other older adult populations.

    Main Methods:

    • An exploratory study involving 24 continuing care residents (mean age 82.3 years).
    • Objective activity monitoring using the activPAL uniaxial accelerometer for an average of 12.60 hours daily.
    • Assessment of grip strength, fall history, and mobility alongside activity data.

    Main Results:

    • Residents spent a median of 0.47 hours stepping, with a median of 1906 steps per day.
    • Participants were inactive (sitting/lying/standing) for a mean of 11.99 hours daily.
    • No statistically significant correlations were found between activity metrics (active/inactive time, step count) and grip strength, falls, or mobility.

    Conclusions:

    • Continuing care residents exhibit significantly lower activity levels compared to community-dwelling older adults or older adults with cancer.
    • Objective accelerometry reveals a sedentary lifestyle in ambulatory older adults residing in continuing care centers.
    • Further research is needed to identify interventions to improve activity and mitigate risks associated with sedentary behavior in this demographic.