Effects of 1 Year of Lifestyle Intervention on Institutionalized Older Adults

The socio-economic and health consequences of our ageing population are well documented, with older adults living in long-term care facilities amongst the frailest possessing specific significant healthcare social needs. These needs may be exacerbated through sedentary behaviour which is prevalent within home settings. Reducing time can reduce risk many diseases improve functional health, implying that improvements gained by simply helping substitute spent sitting standing or light-intensity ambulation. This study identified impact 1 year lifestyle intervention a group setting Italy. One hundred eleven (mean age, 82.37 years; SD = 10.55 years) participated study. Sixty-nine were (35 without severe cognitive decline 34 dementia) 42 control group. Data on physical functioning, basic activities daily (BADL) mood collected 4 times, before, during (every four months) after intervention. focused improving amount every week active activity (minimum 150 min weekly activities). All participants completed training program no adverse events, related to program, occurred. showed steady functioning stable situation BADL following dementia, whilst exhibited over time. results suggest engagement benefit residents dementia both physically mentally, leading improved reduced burden services.