scholarly journals Physical Activity and Redox Balance in the Elderly: Signal Transduction Mechanisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2228
Author(s):  
Daniela Galli ◽  
Cecilia Carubbi ◽  
Elena Masselli ◽  
Mauro Vaccarezza ◽  
Valentina Presta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Vascular Tissue ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Redox Balance ◽  
Antioxidant Systems ◽  
Targeted Prevention ◽  
Individual Subject ◽  
Aged People ◽  
The Individual

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are molecules naturally produced by cells. If their levels are too high, the cellular antioxidant machinery intervenes to bring back their quantity to physiological conditions. Since aging often induces malfunctioning in this machinery, ROS are considered an effective cause of age-associated diseases. Exercise stimulates ROS production on one side, and the antioxidant systems on the other side. The effects of exercise on oxidative stress markers have been shown in blood, vascular tissue, brain, cardiac and skeletal muscle, both in young and aged people. However, the intensity and volume of exercise and the individual subject characteristics are important to envisage future strategies to adequately personalize the balance of the oxidant/antioxidant environment. Here, we reviewed the literature that deals with the effects of physical activity on redox balance in young and aged people, with insights into the molecular mechanisms involved. Although many molecular pathways are involved, we are still far from a comprehensive view of the mechanisms that stand behind the effects of physical activity during aging. Although we believe that future precision medicine will be able to transform exercise administration from wellness to targeted prevention, as yet we admit that the topic is still in its infancy.

A Study of Perceived Constraints on a Community-Based Physical Activity Program for the Elderly in Greece

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Alexandris ◽  
Vasilis Barkoukis ◽  
Haralambos Tsorbatzoudis ◽  
George Grouios
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Senior Center ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Physical Activity Programs ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Perceived Constraints ◽  
Intention To Continue

The purpose of the study was to examine whether older adults (>60 years old) who participated in physical activity programs provided by a senior center in Greece perceived certain constraints as limiting reasons for their participation and whether perceived constraints could predict individuals’ intentions to continue participation. The sample of the study consisted of 125 adults age 60 and older. The principal-component analysis of the leisure-constraint scale revealed 4 constraint dimensions: facilities/services, individual/psychological, lack of partners, and accessibility/financial. The results revealed significant differences in the perception of constraints between frequent and infrequent participants in the individual/psychological and accessibility/financial constraints. The constraint dimensions were also shown to predict a significant and fairly high (40%) proportion of the variance in older adults’ intention to continue participation. The individual/psychological and accessibility/financial constraint dimensions were shown to be the major predictors. The implications of these results for promoting physical activity programs among older adults are discussed.

scholarly journals SIGNIFICADO DA ATIVIDADE FÍSICA PARA PRÁTICAS DE SAÚDE NA TERCEIRA IDADE

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Silva Santana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Study Participants

RESUMO:Evidencia-se a atividade física como recurso importante para amenizar a degeneração provocada pelo envelhecimento, bem como possibilitar  ao idoso manter uma qualidade de vida ativa. O objetivo do estudo foi conhecer e descrever o significado da atividade física para a terceira idade. Ele consistiu em um estudo transversal com base na Teoria das Representações Sociais, cuja forma de conhecimento socialmente elaborado e partilhado tem um objetivo prático e contribui para a construção de uma realidade comum a um conjunto social. A amostra foi não-probabilística e por conveniência. Participaram do estudo 70 pessoas, do sexo masculino e do feminino, com média de idade de 62 anos, integrantes do Programa Saúde e Cidadania na Terceira Idade, do CEFET/RN, Brasil, que ensina pessoas a fazer atividade física, visando o auto-cuidado com a saúde a partir dos 50 anos. Na coleta de dados, foi utilizada a técnica da entrevista estruturada em situação individual contendo questões sócio-demográficas sobre a percepção da importância da atividade física para a saúde e uma questão aberta.  Constataram-se os diferentes entendimentos compartilhados dos indivíduos do estudo sobre os benefícios da atividade física, representados pelos campos semânticos fuga dos problemas, auto-estima, felicidade, qualidade de vida e integração social. O fenômeno, identificado no âmbito psicossocial, foi capaz de esclarecer aspectos importantes da necessidade da atividade física para as práticas de saúde em geral para idosos.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Qualidade de vida. Saúde do idoso. Psicologia Social. ABSTRACT: The physical activity is evidenced as an important resource to alleviate the degeneration caused by aging, and enable the elderly to maintain an active quality of life. This study aims to present and describe the significance of physical activity for elderly. It consisted of a cross sectional study based on the Theory of Social Representations, whose socially established and shared form of knowledge has a practical objective and contributes to the construction of a common reality to a social conjunct. The sample was non-probabilistic and for convenience. Study participants were 70 people, males and females, with a mean age of 62 years old, all members of the Health and Citizenship in the Third Age Program, of CEFET / RN, Brazil, which teaches people to do physical activity, aiming the self-health care starting from  the 50 years old. In data collecting, it was used the technique of individual structured interview containing socio-demographic questions   about the importance of the perception of physical activity to health and an opened question.   There are different understandings about the individual components of the study about the benefits of physical activity, which are represented by the semantic fields of problems escapade, self-esteem, happiness, quality of life and social integration. The phenomenon, identified in thepsychosocial ambit, was able to clarify important aspects about the necessity of physical activity for the general health practices for elderly. KEYWORDS: Quality of life. Elderly Health. Social Psychology.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN STATUS GIZI LANSIA DI DESA TANJUNG ANOM WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PANCUR BATU KABUPATEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Endang Junita Sinaga ◽  
Hotmarina Lumba Gaol
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Individual Health ◽  
The Individual

Elderly is the life stage of the individual, this phase of this life must be passed by every individual, health conditions at this stage is largely determined by the quality and quantity of nutrient intake. In addition to nutritional intake such as energy and protein intake, physical activity can also contribute to the state of nutritional status of the elderly. Pancur Batu Puskesmas Goals : Deli Serdang has posyandu elderly in every rural area working area of puskesmas. One of them is an elderly service posyandu unit in Tanjung Anom Village. This study aims to see the factors that affect the nutritional status of elderly in posyandu elderly village tanjum anom. Method : The research design used is cross sectional study approach. This study has a sample of 38 people, by way of taking purposive sampling. The tools used in data collection are questionnaire and Food Frequency Quetionnaire (FFQ). Results : The results showed that the majority of women (68.5%), unfulfilled protein intake 55.3%, 50% unmet energy intake, and physical activity 73.7%. The results showed that protein intake and physical activity factors were associated with nutritional status of the elderly, as evidenced by p = 0,004 and 0,003. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study was that low intake of protein and energy led to nutritional status of the elderly. It is recommended that family members living with the elderly can balance the intake of protein and energy that is tailored to the type of physical activity of the elderly everyday.

scholarly journals The Efficiency of an online physical exercises program in elderly lifestyle on COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadyson Clayton Abreu da Silva ◽  
Heloisa Landin Gomes ◽  
Cristiane Brasil Francisco ◽  
Elisabete Landim Gomes Siqueira ◽  
Mariana Manhães do Amaral Peixoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Cell Protection ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Health Project ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Cellular Immune

The moderate and periodic practice of physical exercise promotes cell protection against viral infection due the balance between cellular immune response, determined directly by T lymphocytes, and humoral cells in which specific antibodies participate, produced by mature B lymphocytes. The countries members of the United Nations Organization (UNO) approved the Aging International Action Plan (AIAP) where are proposed strategies to support the prevention of mental disorders, the treatment of aged illness, as well the strengthening of a care network and support to aged people with the participation of the family, volunteers, and community. Following the UNO tendency, Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ governance started the 60+ health project developed by the superintendence of the Elderly's Rights under to the active and healthy aging for promotion of an active lifestyle to aged population. Given the above, the study goal was to verify the effectiveness of physical exercises proposed virtually on the individual lifestyle of aged people. 458 individuals of both sexes, with age above 60 years were introduced in the study. 356 aged people participated in the physical exercises program, and 102 non-participated in the virtual activities. As a data collection device was used the Individual lifestyle profile questionnaire known as wellness pentacle, a conceptual basis for the evaluation of lifestyle of individuals or groups. Videos with physical exercises proposed were uploading to the Youtube platform, and also directly sent to aged people on social isolation imposed by COVID-19, from app messages. In front of the found results, it is possible to claim that the practice of physical activity with online guidance and prescription impacted positively in the aged people's quality of life inserted on 60+ health project making evident the importance of physical activity practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Impact of physical activity on incidence of osteoporotic fractures - a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 196-207
Author(s):  
Paweł Oszczędłowski ◽  
Kacper Niewęgłowski ◽  
Barbara Madoń ◽  
Justyna Nowaczek ◽  
Adrian Giermasiński
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Osteoporotic Fractures ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Elderly Age ◽  
The Individual

Introduction and purpose: The purpose od this study is to describe influence of participating in sporting activities on health of the bones. Osteoporosis is a disease of elderly people in which bone mineral density lowers. Physical activity was reported to increase bone mineral density.A brief description of the state of knowledge: Better physical performance is a positive factor that lowers the possibility of fracturing the bones of the elderly. Another factor that plays protective role is lean body mass and development of muscles. Training in young age can help to increase the bone mineral density, but the effect ceases with the passing of time, being much lower after decades. Multiple genes have impact on bone mineral density of the individual. Professional athletes have usually higher bone mineral density, but accumulation of microdamage in their bones can result in stress fractures. Training in elderly age is proven to increase bone mineral density of an individual, especially performing weight-bearing sports.Conclusions: Physical activity has been proven to positively affect health in many ways. One of them is strengthening the bones by increasing bone mineral density. As it increases, the possibility to break the bone lowers, which makes it an effective way to support the fight against the osteoporosis. It is especially important for women, who are more susceptible to osteoporotic fractures in post-menopausal age.

scholarly journals Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewen Liu ◽  
Tingyang Zhou ◽  
Alexander C. Ziegler ◽  
Peter Dimitrion ◽  
Li Zuo
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Fatty Acid Content ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Redox Balance ◽  
Disease Phenotypes ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Content ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Novel Antioxidants ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Increasing numbers of individuals, particularly the elderly, suffer from neurodegenerative disorders. These diseases are normally characterized by progressive loss of neuron cells and compromised motor or cognitive function. Previous studies have proposed that the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) may have complex roles in promoting the disease development. Research has shown that neuron cells are particularly vulnerable to oxidative damage due to their high polyunsaturated fatty acid content in membranes, high oxygen consumption, and weak antioxidant defense. However, the exact molecular pathogenesis of neurodegeneration related to the disturbance of redox balance remains unclear. Novel antioxidants have shown great potential in mediating disease phenotypes and could be an area of interest for further research. In this review, we provide an updated discussion on the roles of ROS in the pathological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and spinocerebellar ataxia, as well as a highlight on the antioxidant-based therapies for alleviating disease severity.

scholarly journals The Meaning of Growing Plants: Contributions to the Elderly Living in Sheltered Housing

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 268-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erja Rappe ◽  
Aino-Maija Evers
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sheltered Housing ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Meanings ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Elderly Living

In this qualitative research conducted in Finland, 12 residents in sheltered housing for aged people were interviewed to explore the meanings they associate with the growing of plants. Growing plants had both individual and social meanings for the interviewees. The individual meanings were categorized into three groups: one's own growing skills, the continuity of time, and creating experiences. The category “one's own growing skills” was coded into three subcategories: individual settings and growing methods, interpretation of the plants' needs and responses, and adaptation to current situation. The social meanings identified in the data were also divided into three categories: significant acts undertaken for other people, indications about the gardener, and the feeling of togetherness. The results of the research suggest that growing plants may have an effect on the well-being of the elderly who have a rural background and are living in institutional settings, especially for those aspects threatened by institutional environments: autonomy, a sense of control, identity, and the opportunity to form social relationships.

Physical activity in the elderly: A planned behaviour?

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Lucidi Lucidi ◽  
Caterina Grano ◽  
Alberto Cei
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Planned Behaviour

Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Washburn ◽  
Kevin W. Smith ◽  
Alan M. Jette ◽  
Carol A. Janney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

PENGARUH LATIHAN RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) AKTIF ASSITIF TERHADAP RENTANG GERAK SENDI PADA LANSIA YANG MENGALAMI IMMOBILISASI FISIK

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andri Setyorini ◽  
Niken Setyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Physical Mobility ◽  
Motion Exercise ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Active Training

Background: Elderly is the final stage of the human life cycle, that is part of the inevitable life process and will be experienced by every individual. At this stage the individual undergoes many changes both physically and mentally, especially setbacks in various functions and abilities he once had. Preliminary study in Social House Tresna Wreda Yogyakarta Budhi Luhur Units there are 16 elderly who experience physical immobilization. In the social house has done various activities for the elderly are still active, but the elderly who experienced muscle weakness is not able to follow the exercise, so it needs to do ROM (Range Of Motion) exercise.   Objective: The general purpose of this research is to know the effect of Range Of Motion (ROM) Active Assitif training to increase the range of motion of joints in elderly who experience physical immobility at Social House of Tresna Werdha Yogyakarta unit Budhi Luhur.   Methode: This study was included in the type of pre-experiment, using the One Group Pretest Posttest design in which the range of motion of the joints before (pretest) and posttest (ROM) was performed  ROM. Subjects in this study were all elderly with impaired physical mobility in Social House Tresna Wreda Yogyakarta Unit Budhi Luhur a number of 14 elderly people. Data analysis in this research use paired sample t-test statistic  Result: The result of this research shows that there is influence of ROM (Range of Motion) Active training to increase of range of motion of joints in elderly who experience physical immobility at Social House Tresna Wredha Yogyakarta Unit Budhi Luhur.  Conclusion: There is influence of ROM (Range of Motion) Active training to increase of range of motion of joints in elderly who experience physical immobility at Social House Tresna Wredha Yogyakarta Unit Budhi Luhur.

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