
- 202 pages
- English
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Activity, Health and Fitness in Old Age
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Original Title Page
- Original Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Foreword
- Dedication
- 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