Moving together: Increasing physical activity in older adults with an intergenerational technology-based intervention. A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT: Robust evidence supports the role of physical activity and exercise in increasing longevity, decreasing morbidity and helping older adults maintain the highest quality of life attainable. However, the majority of older adults are not sufficiently physically active and interventions are needed to change their behaviors. Familial or intergenerational contact has been positively linked to health and well-being in older adults. Therefore, this study aimed to i) establish acceptability and test the functionality and useability of a novel technology-driven intergenerational intervention targeting physical activity and age stereotypes, and ii) identify any potential issues with recruitment and retention. Four familial dyads (adult ≥ 65 and child 7-11 years) engaged with the intervention. Working

SUBMITTER: Knight RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10971589 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature