Activity, Health and Fitness in Old Age

Jean A. Macheath

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Routledge
10 May 2024

Social issues & processes; Child & developmental psychology; Psychology of ageing; Personal & public health; Geriatric medicine

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aging

Physical activity is a key element in maintaining the independence and quality of life of older people. It is vitally important that those in the caring professions working with the elderly are aware of the capabilities and expectations of older people in this respect.

Originally published in 1984, different aspects of activity in relation to old age are examined in this book. These include not only physical exercise and occupational therapy activities, but also activities of daily living, leisure, housework and shopping. An analysis is made of the attitudes of professional groups, such as nurses, to their elderly patients or clients. The author shows that, at the time, the professionals needed greater education about the needs of the elderly who cannot be considered as an homogeneous group.

By: Jean A. Macheath
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781032729220
ISBN 10: 1032729228
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aging
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 10 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Adult education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Patterns of Activity Participation: An Introduction 2. Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Activity and Fitness 3. The Changing Activity Patterns of the Elderly in Recent Years 4. Housework and Shopping 5. Social Activities 6. Physical Activities 7. Hobbies and Pastimes 8. Attitudes to Aspects of Exercise 9. The Understanding of Health and Good Physical Condition 10. The Future and its Needs – Summary and Conclusions. Bibliography. Appendices. Index.

Jean A. Macheath

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Jean A. Macheath

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