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Topic- Functional training
Improve physical function through diet and exercise
Older adults who are obese are at risk for physical decline and frailty. A new report comparing the prevalence of obesity in Canada and the United States shows that the percentage of people who are obese has risen significantly in both countries over approximately 20-year periods (CDC March 2011).
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Faster walking speed may signal longer life
The role of walking speed as a meaningful marker of function in older people was addressed in a study reported in a previous issue of ICAA Research Review (9[43] 2009) that linked slower walking speeds to increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. A new study used a larger pool of people to discover if walking speed could be used as an indicator of potential longevity.
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Video and pedometers improve function for people with diabetes
For the Diabetes Education and Telemedicine (IDEATel) study, people with diabetes who were eligible for Medicare (US government health insurance for people 65 years and older) and lived in medically underserved areas were followed with a home telemedicine unit, a web-enabled device with data port that connected to a home glucometer and home blood pressure cuff.
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