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KMID : 0895920110130020101
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2011 Volume.13 No. 2 p.101 ~ p.108
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Effect of the Anti-Aging Program for Community-dwelling Elders
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Kim Yeon-Hwa
Jang Hee-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of the anti-aging program on physical function, cognitive function and quality of life in community dwelling elders.
Methods: The research was designed as a one single pre-post group. The participants were 144 elders. The anti-aging program was developed by the investigators. The intervention was conducted 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test.
Results: After participation in the program the physical function, cognitive function and quality of life of the elders improved significantly.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that the anti-aging program was effective in enhancing physical function, cognitive function and quality of life for community-dwelling elders, and could be considered as a positive program for physical and cognitive support for elders.
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KEYWORD
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Community, Aged, Physical function, Cognition, Quality of life
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