Association between the use of Information and Communication Technology and activeness in life among community-dwelling older adults.

This study aimed to clarify the association between the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and activeness in life among community-dwelling older adults. A self-administered, unmarked questionnaire survey was conducted among individuals aged 60 years or older who were registered with Silver Human Resource Centers or Senior citizen clubs in a city in Osaka Prefecture. The survey collected data on participants, demographic characteristics, health status, ICT use, and activeness in life (particularly expansion of life space, exercise habits, motivation, and social activities).

[Post-operative cardiac rehabilitation programs for early returning to daily life activities: self-measurement of heart rate and blood pressure during staying at home trial].

Background And Objectives: Recently, early mobilization and discharge after cardiac surgery have been recommended. However, many patients are anxious about returning to daily life soon after undergoing heart operations. To resolve this problem, an individualized rehabilitation plan for each patient is important.

[Relationship of normal levels of activity of daily living and daily habits among elderly women at home].

Purpose: The relationship of activities of daily living (ADL) with daily habits and age was investigated with a focus on the results of measurements of the normal speed (ordinary level: OL) and maximum speed (maximum capacity: MC) in performing items on a functional fitness test. The significance of the measurement of the ordinary level was also discussed.

Methods: The subjects were 69 women, aged 60-90 years old, who participated in a health workshop for the elderly sponsored by a local municipality and who performed at least 4 items on a functional fitness test.