Factors associated with change in self-reported physical activity in the very old: The Newcastle 85+ study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Higher physical activity (PA) has been linked to better health and functioning. Trajectories of PA and associated factors have been studied in older adults aged ≥65, but less is known about influences on PA change in the very old (aged ≥85).

Objective

To investigate factors associated with self-reported PA and PA change over time in very old adults.

Methods

845 participants in the Newcastle 85+ Study were followed for health and functioning at 1.5-, 3-, and 5-year follow-up (wave 2 to 4). PA scores (range 0-18) and PA levels (low (PA scores 0-1), medium (2-6) and high (7-18)) were determined using a purpose-designed PA questionnaire. We used linear mixed models (LMM) to investigate factors associated with 5-year change in PA scores.

Results

Overall,

SUBMITTER: Granic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6634376 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature