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Mobile Wellness Innovation: Qi Gong App to Improve Wellness and Cognitive Resiliency in Older Adults
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Abstract This pilot project explored the utility of a mobile health and wellness app to older adults interested in using low impact exercise as a protective factor against memory and mood loss. While it is known that exercise is a protective factor in preventing further cognitive regression, it is shown that... view more
This pilot project explored the utility of a mobile health and wellness app to older adults interested in using low impact exercise as a protective factor against memory and mood loss. While it is known that exercise is a protective factor in preventing further cognitive regression, it is shown that adults 55 and older spend ten hours or more each day sitting or lying down, leaving the latter group even more compromised (Cavill, 2013). The piloting of a health and wellness self management tool through a mobile app featuring the Chinese exercise of Qi Gong represents an innovative, visual and accessible tool that supports daily physical activity while fostering a sense of personal empowerment and enhancing the quality of life.... view less
Keywords
technological progress; memory; cognitive ability; physical exercise; quality of life; activity; self-determination; cell phone; adult; software; mood; elderly; aging
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Gerontology
Free Keywords
mobile technology; Qi Gong
Collection Title
M-libraries 5 : from devices to people
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Facet Publ.
City
London
ISBN
978-1-78330-034-1
Status
Preprint; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution