1st Edition

Activity, Health and Fitness in Old Age

By Jean A. Macheath Copyright 1984
202 Pages
by Routledge

202 Pages
by Routledge

202 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

Foreword.  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.

Biography

Jean A. Macheath