The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls
Granite Falls, Washington, United States
Gencare-Scriber Gardens
Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge
Renton, Washington, United States
Blood pressure
Time frame: End of 8-week class
Heart rate
Time frame: End of 8-week class
Quality of life (SF-36 and PQOL)
Time frame: End of 8-week class
Adverse events
Time frame: End of 8-week class
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