Final Project Group 2:Older Adult Populations

Ebenezer Berhanu, Michael Cardenas, Justin DiSanti, Rob Dion, Meghann Meyers

Generally 65+ Years Old CDC General Guidelines

◦ Should be as physically active as their condition allows (Chronic diseases)

◦ Avoid inactivity◦ 150 minutes moderate intensity/75 minutes

vigorous intensity per week At least 10 minute bouts, spread throughout week Muscle strengthening, endurance, flexibility, balance

Target Population: Older Adults

Only 8% of older adults meet PA guidelines (National reported average around 50%)

77% don’t do any PA (National average approximately 25%)

Potential Barriers◦ Poor health, fear of falling,

pain, poor self-efficacy, poor understanding of benefits, etc.

Approach

Reduce Inactivity◦ Educate about PA

benefits ◦ Set positive role

models◦ Increase self-efficacy

Approach: Continued

Short-term◦ Decrease sedentary lifestyle◦ Increase PA levels

Confidence, self-efficacy Long-term

◦ Consistent higher levels of PA◦ Lower incidence of chronic disease

Stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes◦ Decrease dependency on others ◦ Improve psychological well-being

Goals

Self-determination theory ◦ Perceived autonomy, competence

Improve these aspects to increase motivation, which leads to behavioral change

◦ Strive for increased intrinsic motivation Show benefits, positive role model, high inactivity rates

Health belief model◦ Likelihood of exercise depends on…

Perception of severity and likelihood of disease Perceived appraisal costs and benefits

◦ Our goal is to show that PA leads to marked decreases in likelihood of disease and other negative side effects associated with inactivity

Theoretical Framework

PSA Video Link◦ Footage shot at Foxdale Village Senior Center◦ 45 minute exercise class◦ Participants range from 70s to 90s

Dispersal of PSA◦ Daytime hours seniors home while others at

school/work; cheaper ◦ News programming ◦ Main networks (CBS, ABC, NBC, etc)◦ TV Stations tailored to elderly

TV Land, Retro, GSN Religious outlets

PSA: Older Adults

Deliver intervention through media frequently (dose-response effect), variety of media outlets targeted toward the elderly population◦ Maximize reach

Ideally, we would have a corresponding phone service or website to supplement this add and provide guidance◦ Increase effectiveness and maintenance (social

connectivity)

Conclusion

Partner with local community/church organizations ◦ Increase effectiveness, allow for higher adaptation

Decrease sedentary behavior in older adults◦ Increase confidence, self-efficacy◦ Educate about PA benefits and disease risks ◦ Provide positive role models

Conclusion (continued)