Supporting physical activity and functional capacity among older caregivers (CAREFIT)

Akronym

CAREFIT

Bidragets beskrivning

As the population ages, informal caregiving is an important part of the Finnish social and healthcare system. Health and well-being of caregivers affect their ability to care for their loved ones. The CAREFIT study examines physical activity (PA) behavior of older informal caregivers and its impact on their functional ability. The study utilizes data from the FINGER study, which has previously demonstrated the benefits of a lifestyle program in preventing cognitive and functional decline. In the CAREFIT study, the PA and functional ability trajectories of caregivers who participated in the FINGER study are followed-up for 11-years. Additionally, new interview data collected within the study will be used to tailor and implement a caregiver-specific PA intervention. The study will broaden the understanding how PA influences the functional ability of older informal caregivers and generates insights to design preventive PA programs aimed at maintaining their health.
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Startår

2024

Slutår

2027

Beviljade finansiering


Tiia Ngandu Orcid -palvelun logo
310 000 €

Rollen i Finlands Akademis konsortium

Övriga parter i konsortiet

Partner
Tammerfors universitet (360990)
260 000 €

Finansiär

Finlands Akademi

Typ av finansiering

Akademiprogram

Beslutfattare

Forskningsrådet för biovetenskap, hälsa och miljö
30.04.2024

Övriga uppgifter

Finansieringsbeslutets nummer

360824

Vetenskapsområden

Gymnastik- och idrottsvetenskap

Forskningsområden

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