A Day of Physical Gymnastic Activities for the Elderly
Emesong Nkengeh T, Janefrances (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025060520979
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025060520979
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Aging is a natural process that everyone undergoes. Older adults may experience challenges such as reduced strength, reduced flexibility, and general body imbalance. Staying physically active helps reduce these challenges and promotes total well-being. Gymnastics for older adults provides low-impact aerobic exercise options that help to improve their physical fitness and wellbeing. The aim of the thesis is to describe a day gymnastic activity for the elderly in Attendo Siltalanpuisto care home.
Agile method was used for carrying out this project. This is because it allows for modifications during the project's lifespan. The project went through all the phases prescribed by Agile method (Requirement, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment and Review).
The implementation of a day of gymnastic activities for older adults at Attendo Siltalanpuisto was successful. Although not all participants are fit in all the activities contained in the brochure (the thesis final product that was presented to the hospital as a guide) due to diverse issues relating to their health. However, the impact of the gymnastic activities performed by participants was positive based on the feedback received.
The study recommends that to get the best out of gymnastic activities, then there is a need for consistency. This is because, through consistency, older adults will be able to maximize the full benefits of gymnastic activities. The findings of the thesis are not limited to Attendo Siltalanpuisto care home, as it can be effectively utilized by other care homes and health care professionals both in Finland and other parts of the world.
Agile method was used for carrying out this project. This is because it allows for modifications during the project's lifespan. The project went through all the phases prescribed by Agile method (Requirement, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment and Review).
The implementation of a day of gymnastic activities for older adults at Attendo Siltalanpuisto was successful. Although not all participants are fit in all the activities contained in the brochure (the thesis final product that was presented to the hospital as a guide) due to diverse issues relating to their health. However, the impact of the gymnastic activities performed by participants was positive based on the feedback received.
The study recommends that to get the best out of gymnastic activities, then there is a need for consistency. This is because, through consistency, older adults will be able to maximize the full benefits of gymnastic activities. The findings of the thesis are not limited to Attendo Siltalanpuisto care home, as it can be effectively utilized by other care homes and health care professionals both in Finland and other parts of the world.