A reading list in honour of Ontario Seniors' Month: Vibrant Seniors!

June is Seniors' Month in Ontario and the theme is Vibrant Seniors. June 2016 marks the 32^nd anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario. To recognize the important role seniors play in our communities, this year’s theme is, “Seniors Making a Difference". 

 

Our Information Specialist put together a short reading list on what it takes to keep older adults vibrant and active. Any of these articles can be sent to you in full text for free, by requesting through our library service.

 

Activity and healthy aging

1. Miyawaki CE, Belza B, Kohn MJ, Petrescu-Prahova M. Champions of an older adult exercise program: believers, promoters, and recruiters.  J Appl Gerontol. 2016: Epub ahead of print  abstract

2. Petrescu-Prahova M, Belza B, Kohn M, Miyawaki C.  Implementation and maintenance of a community-based older adult physical activity program.  Gerontologist. 2015: Epub ahead of print  abstract

Fall prevention

3. Casey CM, Parker EM, Winkler G, Liu X, Lambert GH, Eckstrom E. Lessons learned from implementing CDC’s STEADI fall prevention algorithm in primary care. Gerontologist 2016 Apr 29: Epub ahead of print abstract

The games we play

4. Lee HY, Kim J, Kim KS.  The effects of nursing interventions utilizing serious games that promote health activities on the health behaviors of seniors. Games Health J. 2015 Jun;4(3):175-82    abstract

5. Skjæret N, Nawaz A, Morat T, Schoene D, Helbostad JL, Vereijken B. Exercise and rehabilitation delivered through exergames in older adults: An integrative review of technologies, safety and efficacy.  Int J Med Inform. 2016 Jan;85(1):1-16.  abstract

6. Whyatt C, Merriman NA, Young WR, Newell FN, Craig C. A Wii Bit of fun: A novel platform to deliver effective balance training to older adults. Games Health J. 2015 Dec;4(6):423-33   abstract

Mall walking

7. Farren L, Belza B, Allen P, Brolliar S, Brown DR, Cormier ML, et al. Mall walking program environments, features, and participants: a scoping review. Prev Chronic Dis. 2015 Epub ahead of print    abstract

Perceptions of physical activity

8. Baert V, Gorus E, Calleeuw K, De Backer W, Bautmans I. An administrator's perspective on the organization of physical activity for older adults in long-term care facilities.  J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2016 Jan;17(1):75-84   abstract

9. Baert V, Gorus E, Guldemont N, De Coster S, Bautmans I. Physiotherapists' perceived motivators and barriers for organizing physical activity for older long-term care facility residents. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2015 May 1;16(5):371-9   abstract

Physical activity and osteoporosis

10. Baert V, Gorus E, Mets T, Bautmans I. Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older adults with osteoporosis. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2015 Jul-Sep;38(3):105-14   abstract

Physical activity and the brain

11. Park J, Yim J. A new approach to improve cognition, muscle strength, and postural balance in community-dwelling elderly with a 3-D virtual reality kayak program. Tohoku J Exp Med. 2016;238(1):1-8   abstract

Physical environment

12. King DK, Allen P, Jones DL, Marquez DX, Brown DR, Rosenberg D, et al. Safe, affordable, convenient: environmental features of malls and other public spaces used by older adults for walking. J Phys Act Health. 2016 Mar;13(3):289-95   abstract

Useful links

Step Forward With Confidence – It’s a Matter of Choice Veterans Affairs Canada 2016: Web page

Mall Walking: A program resource guide. CDC Healthy Aging Research Network.2016: booklet

CDC Healthy Brain Research Network 2016: link