Abstract
Introduction: According to the records of the Hong Kong Athletic Gala for the Elderly, some sports events have been won by the same group of elderly participants for several consecutive years. What made these elderly athletes different from others? Method: This was a retrospective quantitative study. The health profile data on a total of 125 elderly participants were collected. 36 and 29 were the winners and losers of the Hong Kong Athletic Gala for the Elderly between 2008 and 2010, respectively. The remaining 60 were non-participants. The non-participants came from six elderly centers in different districts in Hong Kong. Health profile parameters were measured using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, which is used to measure healthy behaviors such as physical activity level, nutrition, stress management, health responsibility, interpersonal relations and spiritual growth. Results: About 41.7% (n = 15) and 80.0% (n = 48) of the elderly (mean age = 74 ± 9.0) in the winner and non-participant groups with chronic diseases. There were significant (p
Highlights
According to the records of the Hong Kong Athletic Gala for the Elderly, some sports events have been won by the same group of elderly participants for several consecutive years
As a result, growing old was a predictor of poor health, and living with chronic diseases was an outcome of ageing
Based on the results obtained from this study, it can be concluded based on the elderly people who participated in the Athletic Gala that being an athlete seems to result in a higher physical activity level, better health status, and healthier lifestyle regarding physical activity
Summary
According to the records of the Hong Kong Athletic Gala for the Elderly, some sports events have been won by the same group of elderly participants for several consecutive years. What made these elderly athletes different from others? Results: About 41.7% (n = 15) and 80.0% (n = 48) of the elderly (mean age = 74 ± 9.0) in the winner and non-participant groups with chronic diseases. A survey in Hong Kong revealed that 71.8% of noninstitutionalized elderly aged 60 and above reported having at least one type of chronic condition that caused the great impact on the physical, psychological and social aspects of their lives. As a result, growing old was a predictor of poor health, and living with chronic diseases was an outcome of ageing
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