Daily activity patterns in older adults receiving initial support: the association between daily steps and sitting in bouts of at least 60 min.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aging has a significant impact on health, underlining the importance of maintaining physical function and reducing time spent sitting among older adults. To understand how to reduce prolonged sitting or increase physical activity, factors related to the daily living and observed daily activity patterns should be explored. This study aimed to investigate the association between daily steps, self-rated health, physical activity, sedentary behavior, motivation to exercise and fear of falling among older adults receiving initial support.

Method

Cross-sectional design with total population questionnaire data from adults aged ≥ 60 years (n = 917), living at home with initial support from municipal care in southern Sweden. The older adults were offered to participate in

SUBMITTER: Niklasson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807219 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature