title: Impact of Physical Activity on the Self-Perceived Quality of Life in Non-Frail Older Adults.
abstract: As the population of older adults increases, healthy aging has become a global public health issue. Physical activity can help older adults reclaim or maintain a healthy aging process. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between physical activity, physical performance, quality of life and cognition in non-frail adults aged 65 and older. English articles in peer-reviewed journals about healthy, non-frail adults aged 65 and older were included in the present review. Additionally, articles were obtained from reviewing the reference lists of the aforementioned articles. Research proves an overwhelmingly positive correlation between physical activity and the reduction of preventable chronic illnesses, lower healthcare costs, improved cognition, improved muscle function, decreased fear of falling, and thereby, inevitably, an increased self-perceived quality of life. There is research evidence on healthy aging and the effect of physical activity, which could be of importance in a public health perspective.
authors.affiliation: University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiotherapy, SE 405 30 Goteborg, Sweden ; Department of Health Science, Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE 83125 Ostersund, Sweden.
authors.forename: Ulla
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Svantesson
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Janelle
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University School of Nursing, 1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wolbert
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Science, Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE 83125 Ostersund, Sweden.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alricsson
keywords: Elderly; Healthy aging; Physical performance; Public health