WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: A total of 35 Japanese AL residents had their physical activity tracked and were then divided into 3 groups based on how much help they needed for daily tasks, based on a previously validated index: fully independent, requiring minimal assistance, and requiring care. Fully independent residents walked an average of 3,587 steps per day, those requiring minimal assistance walked 1,681, while those needing care walked 429 steps. Amount of time spent upright and amount of time spent standing were lower for participants who required assistance and care. Lying down for long periods was associated with preexisting diagnoses of depression.
Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Posture among Older Adults in Assisted-Living Residences
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: A total of 35 Japanese AL residents had their physical activity tracked and were then divided into 3 groups based on how much help they needed for daily tasks, based on a previously validated index: fully independent, requiring minimal assistance, and requiring care. Fully independent residents walked an average of 3,587 steps per day, those requiring minimal assistance walked 1,681, while those needing care walked 429 steps. Amount of time spent upright and amount of time spent standing were lower for participants who required assistance and care. Lying down for long periods was associated with preexisting diagnoses of depression.
