Activity Day for the Older People on Nutrition in Attendo Siltalanpuisto : Project thesis
Nganga, George; Zhang, Kebin; Li, Zehua (2024)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121837119
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121837119
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Nutrition plays a central role in supporting the health, functional ability, and quality of life of aging individuals. A balanced diet equips the body with the ability to manage various illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, autoimmune conditions, stroke, heart disease, and many other non-communicable diseases. Proper nutrition aids the recovery process, improves mood, and reduces healthcare costs. It also supports the aging process by facilitating the management of functional abilities. However, nutrition alone will not yield significant benefits; without exercise, the positive effects of eating well are limited. Therefore, combining proper nutrition with physical activity allows older individuals to achieve maximum benefits.
The purpose of this project thesis was to design and implement a nutritionfocused activity day for older adults at Attendo Siltalanpuisto. The objective was to raise awareness among older individuals about the importance of nutrition and exercise in maintaining overall health. The project encompasses the planning phase, activity day implementation, theoretical background, and methodology. Information for the project was gathered from various sources, including PubMed, CINAHL, EBSCO, and Google Scholar, all of which provided relevant data on nutrition and exercise for older adults. The materials developed included a guidance folder on nutrition with pictures and illustrations, as well as exercise demonstration materials featuring visual aids. A questionnaire was also included to gather feedback and facilitate evaluation.
The outcome of this project provided updated insights into nutrition and exercise for older adults, benefiting both the participants and the project team. For the team, it offered valuable experience in project implementation through teaching and demonstrations. Interaction with the facility allowed the group to better understand the practical aspects of the situation, as opposed to theoretical teaching in a classroom setting.
The waterfall project management methodology was applied in this thesis. The success of the project was made possible by adopting a step-by-step approach, which enabled continuous assessment and evaluation at each phase.
The purpose of this project thesis was to design and implement a nutritionfocused activity day for older adults at Attendo Siltalanpuisto. The objective was to raise awareness among older individuals about the importance of nutrition and exercise in maintaining overall health. The project encompasses the planning phase, activity day implementation, theoretical background, and methodology. Information for the project was gathered from various sources, including PubMed, CINAHL, EBSCO, and Google Scholar, all of which provided relevant data on nutrition and exercise for older adults. The materials developed included a guidance folder on nutrition with pictures and illustrations, as well as exercise demonstration materials featuring visual aids. A questionnaire was also included to gather feedback and facilitate evaluation.
The outcome of this project provided updated insights into nutrition and exercise for older adults, benefiting both the participants and the project team. For the team, it offered valuable experience in project implementation through teaching and demonstrations. Interaction with the facility allowed the group to better understand the practical aspects of the situation, as opposed to theoretical teaching in a classroom setting.
The waterfall project management methodology was applied in this thesis. The success of the project was made possible by adopting a step-by-step approach, which enabled continuous assessment and evaluation at each phase.