title: Changes in Physical Activity and Function with Transition to Retirement Living: A Pilot Study.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology,University of Waterloo.
authors.forename: Kayla
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Regan
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology,University of Waterloo.
authors.forename: Brittany
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Intzandt
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology,University of Waterloo.
authors.forename: Karli
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Swatridge
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology,University of Waterloo.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.affiliation: Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery,Sunnybrook Research Institute.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Roy
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology,University of Waterloo.
authors.forename: Laura E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Middleton
mesh_terms: D056044:Actigraphy; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength; D010809:Physical Fitness; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012179:Retirement / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: activité physique; aging; exercice; exercise; la fonction physique; la vie de retraite; physical activity; physical function; retirement living; vieillissement