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Justifying aquatic therapy in senior housing
Our president spoke with me last night about conducting a survey or a study within our properties that will show the importance of a fitness/wellness program and facility in senior housing. They would like to look at decreased falls, decreased days in the hospital/TCU, decreased medical cost, etc. Are you aware of anything out there like this or a contact? I do not have a lot of experience in research, so any pointers would be appreciated. Thank you.
I have a million things along those lines and would certainly be able to help you find what you need. Are you looking for aquatic or land-based interventions?
Both land and water based. Let me know what I can do to find these. Thanks.
Try these out for size:
Using Progressive Resistance Training as an Intervention with Older Adults
Mobily, Kenneth E;Mobily, Paula R;Lane, Becky K;Semerjian, Tamar Z
Therapeutic Recreation Journal; First Quarter 1998; 32, 1; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
pg. 42
Evidence-based protocol: Exercise promotion--encouraging older adults to walk
Jitamontree, Narirat
Journal of Gerontological Nursing; Oct 2001; 27, 10; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
pg. 7
A randomized outcome evaluation of group exercise programs in long-term care institution
Darien-Alexis Lazowski;Ecclestone, Nancy A;Myers, Anita M;Paterson, Donald H;et al
The Journals of Gerontology; Dec 1999; 54A, 12; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
pg. M621
Using Progressive Resistance Training as an Intervention with Older Adults
Mobily, Kenneth E;Mobily, Paula R;Lane, Becky K;Semerjian, Tamar Z
Therapeutic Recreation Journal; First Quarter 1998; 32, 1; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
pg. 42
Evidence-based protocol: Exercise promotion--encouraging older adults to walk
Jitamontree, Narirat
Journal of Gerontological Nursing; Oct 2001; 27, 10; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
pg. 7
A randomized outcome evaluation of group exercise programs in long-term care institution
Darien-Alexis Lazowski;Ecclestone, Nancy A;Myers, Anita M;Paterson, Donald H;et al
The Journals of Gerontology; Dec 1999; 54A, 12; ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
pg. M621
These articles are all very good. I am hoping I will have a better idea as to what our president is looking for after our meeting this week. From what I understand, at the moment, is he wants to show that there is a decrease in medical expense and hospital stays for residents that live in a residence with a fitness center vs. without. He wants numbers he can give to investors. I will keep you posted.