A new research study is exploring the links between physical activity, connection, joy and health in seniors with the goal of changing the way we age.
The International Council on Active Aging has teamed up with researchers from the University of Ottawa and Simon Fraser University to understand the correlation between physical activity, connection and happiness.
Throughout the week, researchers will join residents from Tapestry at Victoria Harbour for their daily exercise classes and other physical activities.“We are looking at the relational dimension of physical activity programming and what it means to experience that in community,” Rebecca Lloyd, University of Ottawa professor, told CHEK News.Milner said after each activity, the researchers will conduct a group debrief to discuss how they feel at the end of the group activities.
“It’s important to understand those moments, those emotions, and how that actually integrates into everyday programming and, quite frankly, community building because it’s all tied together,” Reis said.“You don’t always see a lot of research around older adults in a way that’s not ageistic, in a way that gives people hope and joy,” Reis explained.“Being active, getting out and enjoying life has been absolutely critical to how you live your life,” Colbourne said.
“As the number of older people are coming into the populations, we are seeing literally a new version of aging, and hopefully, we can have a significant impact on that,” Milner said.
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