Activity, Health and Fitness in Old Age
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Activity, Health and Fitness in Old Age

  1. 202 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

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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Yes, you can access Activity, Health and Fitness in Old Age by Jean A. Macheath in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Gerontology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Original Title Page
  6. Original Copyright Page
  7. Table of Contents
  8. List of Figures and Tables
  9. Foreword
  10. Dedication
  11. Preface
  12. Acknowledgements
  13. 1. Patterns of Activity Participation: an Introduction
  14. 2. Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Activity and Fitness
  15. 3. The Changing Activity Patterns of the Elderly in Recent Years
  16. 4. Housework and Shopping
  17. 5. Social Activities
  18. 6. Physical Activities
  19. 7. Hobbies and Pastimes
  20. 8. Attitudes to Aspects of Exercise
  21. 9. The Understanding of Health and Good Physical Condition
  22. 10. The Future and its Needs – Summary and Conclusions
  23. Bibliography
  24. Appendices
  25. Index