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Changes in Physical Activity and Function with Transition to Retirement Living: A Pilot Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 December 2016

Kayla Regan ,
Brittany Intzandt ,
Karli Swatridge ,
Anita Myers ,
Eric Roy  and
Laura E. Middleton
Kayla Regan
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
Brittany Intzandt
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
Karli Swatridge
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
Anita Myers
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo School of Public Health & Health Systems, University of Waterloo
Eric Roy
Affiliation:
Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery, Sunnybrook Research Institute
Laura E. Middleton*
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery, Sunnybrook Research Institute
*
†La correspondance et les demandes de tire-à-part doivent être adressées à : / Correspondence and requests for offprints should be sent to: Laura Middleton University of Waterloo 200 University Ave W, BMH 1114 Waterloo, ON, L5G 3L6 (laura.middleton@uwaterloo.ca)
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Abstract

This pilot study examined changes in physical activity and function among older adults moving from community dwellings to retirement living. Twelve community-dwelling older adults, recruited from the wait-lists of two retirement living facilities, were assessed prior to and following the transition to retirement living. Physical activity was assessed using an Actigraph (GT3X+) activity monitor; physical activity by type was reported with the CHAMPS activity questionnaire. Physical function was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test. Objectively monitored total physical activity decreased after the transition to retirement living (p = 0.02). Reports of physical activity by type indicated that only activities of daily living decreased (p < 0.01) although intentional exercise increased (p < 0.03) with the transition. Endurance and strength also improved (p < 0.05 and p < 0.04). Pilot results indicate that possible physical benefits accrue from retirement living, although efforts to reduce sedentary time are needed.

Résumé

Cette étude pilote a examiné les changements dans l’activité physique et la fonction chez les personnes âgées se déplaçant de logements communautaires aux maisons de retraite. L’activité physique a été évaluée en utilisant un Actigraph (GT3X +) moniteur d’activité; l’activité physique par type a été rapportée avec le questionnaire CHAMPS de l’activité. La fonction physique a été évaluée en utilisant le Test de Fitness Senior. L’activité physique totale, objectivement contrôlée, a diminué après la transition (p = 0,02). Rapports d’activité physique par type ont indiqué que seules les activités de la vie quotidienne ont diminué (p <0,01), bien que l’exercice intentionnel s’est augmenté (p <0,03) avec la transition. L’endurance et la force sont également améliorés (p <0,05 et p <0,04). Résultats du projet pilote indiquent que des avantages physiques possibles profitent de la vie de la retraite, bien que les efforts visant à réduire le temps sédentaire sont nécessaires.

Keywords

agingexercisephysical activityphysical functionretirement livingvieillissementexerciceactivité physiquela fonction physiquela vie de retraite
Type
Research Notes / Notes de recherche
Information
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 35 , Issue 4 , December 2016 , pp. 526 - 532
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Association on Gerontology 2016 

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