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Oldest wingers in town
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.09, 2009, p.26, 28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Extra Time project aims to encourage older people in England and Wales to take part in physical activity. This article reports on the Norwich Extra Time scheme, operated by the charity Football in the Community, which provides sporting activities to encourage older people to remain active.
Fit for life: a community exercise group for older people with a mental health condition
- Author:
- JOINT IMPROVEMENT TEAM
- Publisher:
- Joint Improvement Team
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
An outline of the Fit for Life programme, designed to help bridge the gap between NHS mental health services and main-stream community exercise groups with the aim of: increasing physical activity levels, reducing risk of falls and maintaining/improving mental health and well-being for older people with mental health conditions. The programme has evolved in the last four years to encompass the principles of recovery orientated practice whereby individuals are able to actively build a meaningful life while continuing to experience mental health problems or following a period of poor mental health. It consists of a 12 week community-based group, run three times a year. The format includes strengthening/balance exercises and Tai Chi. Case studies are included to illustrate impact and outcomes of the programme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Physical activity promotion in care homes
- Authors:
- TURPIE Lindsay, WHITELAW Sandy, TOPPING Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 21(4), 2017, pp.206-214.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on the implementation of a physical activity (PA) scheme – Let’s Motivate (LM) – within private care homes (CHs) in Dumfries and Galloway (D&G), Scotland; aiming to provide an insight into the different factors which might contribute to its success and further sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative study is described in which one-to-one semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight key staff involved in implementing the project within two purposively sampled CHs; in order to explore their views and experiences of implementation. Findings: The paper provides an insight into the different factors which stand to both promote and impede the successful implementation of LM, within the two CHs involved. Originality/value: This paper explores a new and innovative PA initiative in CHs in D&G, Scotland. Studies exploring the factors which can both promote and impede implementation are important as they can help to usefully inform the implementation and sustainability of initiatives. (Publisher abstract)
Evaluation of age & dementia friendly gymnastics programme
- Author:
- KARANIA Vinal Khushal
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 21(3), 2017, pp.140-146.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of a bilaterally asymmetric gymnastics-based exercise programme on older people participating in a care home and day centre setting. Design/methodology/approach: The research design comprised a small-scale pilot in two care homes and one day care centre in Cambridgeshire, England. The research was a qualitative evaluation that included observing sessions delivered; interviews with older people participating, their spouses, family members and friends; interviews with staff; and a review of the diary of each session written by the person delivering the exercise programme. Findings: Older people participating in the programme showed a demonstrable improvement with aspects of their physical, emotional and cognitive ability. Older people with mild to advanced forms of dementia appeared to benefit most. The sessions were enjoyable and a real bond developed between the older people. Research limitations/implications: Future research will benefit from understanding whether the observed improvements are reflected in objective measures. The inclusion of a comparison group will be important to further add to the belief that the observed changes are caused by the programme. The inclusion of a large sample size covering different geographic areas will be needed to test more widely the viability of this programme. Originality/value: This research is the first to investigate the impact of an asymmetric gymnastics-based exercise programme on older people, with varying levels of dementia, in a care home and day centre setting. (Publisher abstract)
Transforming the quality of life for people with dementia through contact with the natural world: fresh air on my face
- Authors:
- GILLIARD Jane, MARSHALL Mary
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 160p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book simply demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. It gives a voice to people with dementia who have felt the benefit of getting closer to nature. The contributors explore many different ways in which people with dementia can experience and interact with nature through pursuits such as farming, gardening and walking, and the book includes a chapter on the therapeutic, life-enhancing effects of activities with animals. The book includes descriptions of projects and initiatives from around the world that have revolutionised the everyday experience of people with dementia, and made a real difference to their quality of life. Illustrated with photographs amply demonstrating the power of nature to lift the spirits and enrich life, the book will be an inspiring guide for relatives, carers and professionals who want to help people with dementia lead a richer life, experience nature fully and enjoy its many accompanying benefits.
Healthier in Hackney
- Author:
- GILLEN Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.12.09, 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Care Quality Commission has awarded Hackney Council's adult social care services with an excellent rating for improved health and well-being and improved quality of life. This reflects its investment in preventive services for older people, including improving facilities for its ethnically diverse population which are discussed in this article.
Introducing exercise classes for older care home residents
- Authors:
- WHITNEY Julie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interprofessional Care, 20(3), January 2006, pp.317-319.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The SLIPs Project (Southwark and Lambeth Integrated care Pathway for older people with falls) was an 18-month multidisciplinary project within the two inner London boroughs, whose main aim was to coordinate multi-agency delivery of services for older people who fall by developing an interagency approach. This short report outlines the approach taken by the SLIPs project physiotherapist to introduce an evidence based fall prevention exercise programme with selected residential care homes. The article also presents some findings of a qualitative evaluation of this work, focusing on implementation of the exercise programme and participants' experiences.
Evaluation of a laughter-based exercise program on health and self-efficacy for exercise
- Authors:
- KASKIE Brian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 57(6), 2017, pp.1051-1061.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background: Despite health benefits of physical activity (PA) and risks of physical inactivity, many older adults do not accumulate sufficient levels of PA to achieve associated health benefits. Lack of PA enjoyment may be a barrier to PA participation. Combining simulated laughter and PA for strength, balance, and flexibility is a potential solution for helping older adults maintain independence in activities of daily living through enjoyable participation in PA. Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to assess whether combining simulated laughter exercises with a moderate-intensity strength, balance, and flexibility PA programme (i.e., LaughActive) increases participation in PA, health, and self-efficacy for PA among older adults residing in 4 assisted living facilities (ALFs). Design and methods: The 12-week wait list control pilot study used pre- and 6-week post-intervention comparisons within and between groups identified by paired sample t-test results among those who participated in twice-weekly LaughActive classes (n = 27). Results: Significant improvements (p < .05–.10) were observed in mental health (SF-36v2), aerobic endurance (2-minute step test), and self-efficacy for exercise (OEE). Implications PA programmes that elicit positive emotions through simulated laughter have the potential to improve health, physical performance, and self-efficacy for PA among older adults and may positively influence participant adherence.
The challenges of implementing and evaluating a pilot music and movement intervention for people with dementia: Innovative practice
- Authors:
- Mc PARLAND Patricia, CUTLER Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 16(8), 2017, pp.1064-1068.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This paper reports on the challenges associated with implementing and evaluating an innovative pilot music and movement project. The evaluation documents that participants enjoyed the sessions and that they created the opportunity for social engagement although there is little to suggest this is unique to this particular type of intervention. Difficulties included matching the programme to the needs of participants, communicating effectively, and over burdensome paperwork. The paper also comments on the challenges associated with last minute, limited funding opportunities for both the organisation commissioning a project and the team evaluating it. In this case, the evaluation team found that many of the more difficult issues associated with the pilot could have been resolved with more time for planning and preparation. (Publisher abstract)
Local health and care planning: menu of preventative interventions
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 85
- Place of publication:
- London
This document outlines public health interventions that can improve the health of the population and reduce health and care service demand. There are at least six areas where preventative interventions have been shown to improve health and wellbeing and save money to the health and/or care system within a five-year horizon. These are: alcohol – identification and brief advice (IBA) in primary care; alcohol – alcohol care teams (ACT) in secondary care; tobacco – screening, advice and referral in secondary care; hypertension – improved management of hypertension in primary care; contraception – increase uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) in general practice, maternity and abortion pathways; and falls – implement a fracture liaison service (FLS) in secondary care. Public health interventions focusing on healthy ageing, dementia and frailty, mental health and physical activity are also outlined. (Edited publisher abstract)