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Functional Fitness for Older Adults,Used
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Functional Fitness for Older Adults is an illustrated guide for activity professionals working with adults over the age of 65especially those who are unable to complete activities of daily living because of poor functional fitness levels.This guide provides you with physical activity programs that are proven to be both safe and effective for improving the functional performance levels of your participants as well as improving their healthrelated quality of life.The guide includes a variety of specialized activity programs that are developed to meet the specific needs of older adults. They are designed to improve upper and lowerbody strength, balance, range of motion, and functional performance. Each exercise program is approximately 20 to 30 minutes long and works easily with busy schedules, a variety of participants' needs, and institutional budgets. Specific guidelines are included for working with older adults with arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, or stroke. Extensive research has verified that the guidelines and programs are safe and will result in significant functional gains for most participants.There are nine activity programs to choose from. Three are basic strength training programs that are designed for different fitness levels, with each program including exercises to strengthen the major muscle groups needed for performing daily activities. One program is a walking and wheeling program for cardiovascular conditioning. The five remaining programs address specific functional needs, disabilities, and health concerns, including balance and mobility problems, incontinence, and dementia. These five programs may be offered in conjunction with one of the three strength training programs. Most of the programs may be conducted either on an individual basis or in a group setting, and both seated and standing exercises are included.These nine costeffective programs offer safe and effective strategies for developing the functional performance levels of you participants. The functional fitness programs enable you to improve the quality of life for your older adult population, help those who are functional to maintain or improve their functional level, enable others to regain the ability to participate in activities that are meaningful, and increase the degree of independence for most. The general fitness programs provide an easytodifficult progression:Lift to Function increases lowerbody strength.Squeeze to Function increases upperbody strength.Strengthen to Function increases both lower and upperbody strength.Walk 'n' Wheel to Function improves cardiovascular fitness.Balance to Function reduces participants' chances of falling.The specialized programs enable you to address the specific functional needs of those with decreased ability to walk, incontinence, and dementia; and those who are wheelchair or bedbound also have specialized programs:Step Up to Function improves circulation and strength needed for walking or climbing stairs.Hold It to Function targets specific muscle groups to help reduce incontinence.Remember to Function helps decrease behavioral disturbances such as wandering and agitation in those who have dementia.Move to Function is designed for those who cannot stand and are bedridden because of muscle weakness or illness.Functional Fitness for Older Adults includes materials that make it easy for you to conduct the programs. All exercises are organized into warmup and cooldown exercises, upperbody exercises, lowerbody sitting exercises, lowerbody standing exercises, and seated modifications. Included are individual and group balance activities, foot exercises, and walking and wheeling activities. All exercise descriptions list the muscles worked and instructions ffor performing the exercise. Many also feature adaptations to the exercise, suggestions for those needing more of a challenge, and
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Functional Fitness for Older Adults' about? A: Functional Fitness for Older Adults is a guide designed for activity professionals working with individuals over 65, particularly those who struggle with daily activities due to low functional fitness. It offers safe and effective physical activity programs to improve strength, balance, and overall health.
- Q: Who is the author of this guide? A: The author of Functional Fitness for Older Adults is Patricia A. Brill.
- Q: What types of programs are included in the guide? A: The guide includes nine activity programs, including strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and specialized programs for individuals with specific health concerns such as arthritis, diabetes, and dementia.
- Q: How long do the exercise programs take? A: Each exercise program is designed to be approximately 20 to 30 minutes long, making them suitable for busy schedules.
- Q: Are the exercises suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the guide includes programs tailored for different fitness levels, making it accessible for beginners as well as more experienced individuals.
- Q: What materials are included with the guide? A: The guide includes illustrated exercise descriptions, summary sheets for each program, and instructions for warm-up and cool-down exercises, making it easy to conduct sessions.
- Q: Can these programs be used in group settings? A: Yes, the programs can be conducted on an individual basis or in group settings, catering to various participants' needs.
- Q: How does the guide address the motivation of older adults to exercise? A: The guide provides strategies for motivating older adults, including goal setting, socializing during sessions, and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Q: Is the guide suitable for those with specific health conditions? A: Yes, the guide includes specific guidelines for working with older adults who have conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, and dementia, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
- Q: What is the publication date of this guide? A: Functional Fitness for Older Adults was published on April 19, 2004.