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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Physical Therapy
    • Health Management

    Background:

    • Addressing care inadequacies for the elderly, especially with staffing constraints.
    • Incorporating a total health concept in geriatric care.
    • Challenging misconceptions about aging and promoting social integration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate an engineered pool therapy program's effectiveness for the elderly.
    • To assess impacts on physical fitness, attitudinal changes, and social networking.
    • To explore a novel approach to geriatric care under resource limitations.

    Main Methods:

    • An eight-week pilot study with ten elderly participants.
    • Utilized an engineered pool therapy program with unique participant pairing.

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  • Assessed attitudinal changes using the Palmore "Facts on Aging Quiz" and physical measurements (strength, range of motion, flexibility, endurance).

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvement observed in participant endurance performance.
    • No statistically significant difference found in attitudinal changes regarding aging.
    • Physical fitness, particularly endurance, showed positive trends.

    Conclusions:

    • The engineered pool therapy program demonstrated a significant positive impact on endurance.
    • Further research with randomized sampling and control groups is recommended to confirm findings.
    • The program's potential for improving elderly physical fitness warrants continued investigation.