Objective: Older adults make up a large proportion of society's population and their numbers are projected to increase by more than half by 2030. For older adults, physical activity is an important factor in prolonging life expectancy, maintaining quality of life and functional independence. In this study, a systematic review of well-being and physical activity in older adults was conducted on older adults.
Method: For this study, a systematic search was conducted in 4 electronic databases (Ovid Medline, Pubmed, CINAHL and Web of Science). Studies published between 2014 and 2024 were selected with participants aged 65 years and above. Studies conducted in English that examined the relationship between well-being and physical activity were included in this review.
Results: There were physical activities which were aerobic activity, muscle and bone development activities, improving balance activities. The effect of elderly people's participation in physical activities on health and well-being was mainly reflected in the improvement of physical and mental health, social adaptation and activity behavior and nutrition. Physical activity can improve physical fitness, chronic diseases and well-being for aging people, and promote quality sleep.
Conclusion: Older adults in all physical activities will promote healthy aging, facilitate social adaptation and activity behaviors and nutrition that will increase physical health and well-being, and subsequently increase quality of life. It is a health-related service, so the physical activity of them should be increased.

Authors:
Şeyma Zehra Altunkürek, University of Health Sciences, Turkey
Efza Nur Kaplan, University of Health Sciences, Turkey

About the Presenter(s)
Şeyma Zehra Altunkürek is currently an Associate Professor of Gulhane faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Türkiye. I have been working in the field of health protection and promotion.I am a wellness coach.

See this presentation on the full schedule – Friday Schedule

Bookmark