Interventions
True or False, social activities can increase engagement of older adults?
True, social activities such as board games, singing, and trivia can increase the engagement between older adults.
T/F Activity theory can help increase strength in muscles and bones in older adults
True, by being active it can help increase muscle and bone density
True or false: Older adults that participate in activity are less at risk for depression than older adults who don't participate?
True, older adult’s day with moderate to high-intensity activity instead of sleeping, depressive scores when down 95% for those who averaged an age of 71
When was the activity theory first developed
1961
What is the color of the sky
Blue
Name 3 low impact activities for older adults
Low impact activities include of things such as walking, stretching, yoga, range of motion, dancing, etc
T/F Activity theory is only limited to physical activity.
False, physical activity is one of the components of activity theory, others include social interaction, engaging in community activities, and pursuing hobbies.
According to a study on women aged 60-91, how many steps per day were found to significantly reduce cognitive decline?
A) 2,000 steps
B) 5,000 steps
C) 8,000 steps
D) 10,000 steps
5,000
How successful was activity theory when first applied?
Very successful
What day is it today
Thursday
How can low impact activities impact older adults?
The physical and mental health of older adults is enhanced through activity and activities can enhance the ability to perform ordinary tasks.
What are the health conditions can activities lower the risk of?
Activity theory can improve heart health and reduce the risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It also can help lower the risk of getting cancers.
Engaging in physical activity is associated with what percentage lower risk of dementia in older adults?
A) 10-15%
B) 20-30%
C) 40-50%
D) 5-10%
20%-30%
How was the activity theory first applied?
By engaging adults in physical activity with the goal of increasing fitness and social interaction to replace lost roles
What color is the grass
Green
Fill in the blank – Meditation and body scanning can provide ______
Brain stimulation to make older adults more aware of their body and their limits.
Fill in the blank: Activity theory greatly improves health in older adults by simply ______
Walking or doing simple seated stretching and exercises can greatly improve the health in older adults.
What is the recommend amount of time for older adults to exercise during the week?
150 minutes a week, (30 minutes 5 times a week)
How has activity theory changed?
By recognizing that older adults may not be able to or desire to be as physically active as physically active as they were during middle age
What class is this for
Older adult
What is the main purpose of the activity theory?
The main purpose is for the activities to move the body, enhance happiness, create a routine, build a social support group, and improve overall health.
What are the 5 main benefits of activity theory?
Improving brain health, reduce the risk of disease and infection, better balance, coordination, and muscle strength.
More than half of the people who participated in the experiment did not adhere to the exercise routine, and ___% of participants still had symptoms of depression.
68%
Who came up with activity theory?
Robert J. Havighurst
What school do we go to?
Winona