Physical activity and associated medical cost savings among at-risk older adults participating a community-based health & wellness program.

Autor: Samuel D Towne, Yajuan Li, Shinduk Lee, Matthew Lee Smith, Gang Han, Cindy Quinn, Yuxian Du, Mark Benden, Marcia G Ory

Publikováno v: PLoS ONE, Vol 13, Iss 6, p e0198239 (2018)

INTRODUCTION:Physical activity declines are seen with increasing age; however, the US CDC recommends most older adults (age 65 and older) engage in the same levels of physical activity as those 18-64 to lessen risks of injuries (e.g., falls) and slow

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Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention on Social Support, Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity among Older Adults: Evaluation of Texercise Select

Autor: Cindy Quinn, Marcia G. Ory, Shinduk Lee, Gang Han, Samuel D. Towne, Alan B. Stevens, Taylor Neher, Matthew Lee Smith

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 15, Iss 2, p 234 (2018)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 15; Issue 2; Pages: 234

Despite the well-recognized benefits of physical activity across the life course, older adults are more inactive than other age groups. The current study examines the effects of Texercise Select participation on self-reported sedentary, light, modera

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http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/2/234

IMPACT OF A BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION ON DIET, EATING PATTERNS, SELF-EFFICACY, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: TEXERCISE SELECT

Autor: Marcia G. Ory, Sungmin Lee, Samuel D. Towne, Matthew Lee Smith, Cindy Quinn, Gang Han, Ninfa C. Peña-Purcell

Publikováno v: Innovation in Aging. 2:690-690

Poor dietary patterns are associated with preventable chronic conditions and health consequences among older adults living with comorbid conditions. Given the multi-level influences on diet, multi-factorial interventions are needed to improve healthy

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https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igy023.2567

The Conversion of a Practice-Based Lifestyle Enhancement Program into a Formalized, Testable Program: From Texercise Classic to Texercise Select

Autor: Alyson Zollinger, Doris Howell, Cindy Quinn, Marcia G. Ory, Matthew Lee Smith, Alan B. Stevens, Suzanne M. Swierc

Publikováno v: Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 3 (2015)
Frontiers in Public Health

Little is known about the structure, content, and benefits of practice-based or grass roots health programs that have been widely delivered by a variety of community organizations and stakeholders. This perspective will document the natural history o

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