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Impact of Sharing Dance Older Adults on Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 October 2023

Devin J. Sodums Open the ORCID record for Devin J. Sodums [Opens in a new window] ,
Sophia Kim ,
Christina E. Gallucci Open the ORCID record for Christina E. Gallucci [Opens in a new window] ,
Marsha Natadiria ,
Rachel Bar ,
Sandra Gardner  and
Melissa Tafler Open the ORCID record for Melissa Tafler [Opens in a new window]
Devin J. Sodums*
Affiliation:
Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sophia Kim
Affiliation:
Canada’s National Ballet School, Toronto, ON, Canada
Christina E. Gallucci
Affiliation:
Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
Marsha Natadiria
Affiliation:
Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
Rachel Bar
Affiliation:
Canada’s National Ballet School, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sandra Gardner
Affiliation:
Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
Melissa Tafler
Affiliation:
Baycrest@Home, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Abstract

Dance for older adults is increasingly being used to support health and well-being. While dance may be enjoyable for many, understanding its benefits for those with limited physical and cognitive abilities may provide further support for how dance may be used in these contexts. This was a study of Sharing Dance Older Adults, a dance program with remotely streamed sessions. Data were collected from 48 older adults who took part in the On Your Feet version of the program, and from 38 who took part in the In Your Seat version. Measures included interviews, physical fitness tests and surveys on mood, quality of life, and program satisfaction. Physical fitness significantly improved for both groups, unlike for mood, social well-being, or quality of life. This contrasts with qualitative findings, with participants reporting how the program enhanced their mood, social interactions, and quality of life.

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La danse est de plus en plus utilisée comme un moyen de soutenir la santé et le bien-être des personnes âgées. Bien que la danse soit une activité agréable pour un grand nombre de gens, le fait d’en comprendre les bienfaits pour les personnes dont les capacités physiques et cognitives sont limitées peut éclairer la façon dont elle peut être utilisée dans ces contextes. Cette étude portait sur le programme Dansons Ensemble pour les aînés Sharing Dance Older Adults, qui offre des séances diffusées en ligne. Les données ont été recueillies auprès de 48 personnes âgées qui ont participé à la version « En position debout » (On Your Feet) du programme et de 38 personnes âgées qui ont participé à la version « En position assise » (In Your Seat). Les outils d’évaluation de l’étude comprenaient des entrevues, des tests de forme physique et des sondages sur l’humeur, la qualité de vie et la satisfaction à l’égard du programme. La forme physique s’est nettement améliorée dans les deux groupes, contrairement à l’humeur, au bien-être social ou à la qualité de vie. Cette constatation contredit les résultats qualitatifs, les participants ayant affirmé que le programme avait amélioré leur humeur, leurs interactions sociales et leur qualité de vie.

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agingdementiadanceolder adultsvirtualphysical fitnesspsychosocialvieillissementdémencedansepersonnesâgéesvirtuelforme physiquepsychosocial
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Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 43 , Issue 2 , June 2024 , pp. 297 - 310
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