Analyzing Free-Living Physical Activity of Older Adults in Different Environments Using Body-Worn Activity Monitors

Grant, P. Margaret; Granat, Malcolm H.; Thow, Morag K.; Maclaren, William M.

doi:10.1123/japa.18.2.171

Analyzing Free-Living Physical Activity of Older Adults in Different Environments Using Body-Worn Activity Monitors

This study measured objectively the postural physical activity of 4 groups of older adults (≥65 yr). The participants ( N = 70) comprised 3 patient groups—2 from rehabilitation wards (city n = 20, 81.8 ± 6.7 yr; rural n = 10, 79.4 ± 4.7 yr) and the third from a city day hospital ( n = 20, 74.7 ± …