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Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin 2016; 41(S 01): S35-S36
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-102743
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Aktiv in jedem Alter – Sport und Ernährung in den verschiedenen Lebensphasen: Senioren

Active at Any Age – Exercise and Nutrition in the Different Phases of Life: Older People
W. Zijlstra
Institut für Bewegungs- und Sportgerontologie, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
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11 April 2016 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

Regelmäßige körperliche Aktivität ist bei Senioren und chronisch Kranken essenziell für die Prävention von Gebrechlichkeit und Stürzen. Die Herausforderung besteht darin, präzise zu definieren, welchen Umfang und welche Intensität die Aktivität haben sollte, um den Erhalt von Funktionalität und Gesundheit optimal zu fördern. Die meisten Daten zur körperlichen Aktivität von Senioren stammen aus Umfragen mit Selbstauskünften. Subjektive Daten sind jedoch wenig verlässlich.

Eine Möglichkeit zur Erfassung objektiver Daten bieten sensorbasierte Messungen, die bei Senioren zu Hause eingesetzt werden und körperliche Aktivitäten quantifizieren. Diese Messungen bieten eine präzise Basis für die Entwicklung neuer Präventionsstrategien im häuslichen Umfeld. Ein erster Anwendungsbereich ist das Coaching von Senioren mithilfe von Tablet-PCs, über die maßgeschneiderte Übungsanleitungen und Empfehlungen zur körperlichen Aktivität vermittelt werden.

Abstract

Regular physical activity in older and chronically ill people is essential for preventing frailty and falls. However, the dosage of physical activity to optimally promote the preservation of function and health needs to be defined in precise detail. Most information on the physical activity of older people comes from surveys collecting self-reported data, but such subjective data are not very reliable.

Sensor-based mobility measurements provide an option for collecting objective data. The sensors can be deployed in older people’s homes and quantify people’s physical activities. They provide a precise basis for developing new prevention strategies in the domestic setting. An initial area of application is in coaching older people by using tablet computers, in order to deliver tailored exercise instructions and recommendations on physical activities.

Schlüsselwörter

körperliche Aktivität - Alter - Gesundheit - Sturzrisiko - sensorbasierte Mobilitätsmessung - Coaching - Tablet-PC - Präventionsstrategien

Keywords

physical activity - age - health - risk of falls - sensor-based mobility measurements - coaching - tablet computer - prevention strategies
 

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