Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Exercise in later life is important for health and well-being, yet motivating older adults to exercise can be difficult. This book addresses that need by tailoring "The Transtheoretical Model" of behavior change to the client's level of readiness for change. The contributors show how TTM can be used to help older adults with varying needs and abilities to change their exercise behaviors.

This book is essential for health care professionals including nurses, exercise specialists, occupational therapists, social workers, and others interested in helping older adults incorporate exercise into their daily lives.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Contributors (p. xi)
• Foreword I (p. xiii)
• Foreword II (p. xv)
• Preface (p. xix)
• 1 Setting the Stage for Active Older Adults (p. 1)
• The Musculoskeletal System
• The Cardiorespiratory System
• Flexibility
• Balance
• Exercise, Depression, and Cognitive Function
• Summary
• References
• 2 The Challenges of Exercise in Older Adults (p. 29)
• Medical and Health Concerns in Older Adults
• Community and Home-Based Exercise: A Model for the Future?
• Cultural, Social, Economic, and Other Factors Affecting Physical Activity in Older Adults
• Motivational Factors
• Dynamic Nature of Exercise
• Interventions
• References
• 3 Overview of the Transtheoretical Model (p. 57)
• Historical Origins of the Transtheoretical Model
• The Transtheoretical Model
• Relationships Among TTM Constructs
• Evaluation of the TTM
• Summary
• References
• 4 Application of the Transtheoretical Model to Several Problem Behaviors (p. 85)
• Transtheoretical Model Constructs
• Research Review Strategies
• Smoking
• Safer Sex: Condom Use for HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Alcohol and Drug Dependence
• Diet and Weight Management
• Stress Management
• Sun Exposure
• Screening Behaviors
• Medication Compliance
• Health Care Provider
• Other Behaviors
• Overview/Summarizing Remarks
• Conclusion
• References
• 5 The Transtheoretical Model: Research Review of Exercise Behavior and Older Adults (p. 147)
• The First Generation of TTM and Exercise Research
• The Next Step--Expanding the Application of the TTM
• Current Generation of TTM Work in Exercise--Intervention Research
• The TTM for Exercise in Older Adults
• Other Constructs Investigated in the TTM Framework
• TTM, Exercise, and Older Adults--Intervention Research
• A TTM-Based Research Program Motivating Older Adults to Exercise
• Summary
• References
• 6 Applying the Transtheoretical Model: Tailoring Interventions to Stages of Change (p. 181)
• The Transtheoretical Model
• How Is Stage of Change Assessed?
• The Precontemplation Stage
• The Contemplation Stage
• The Preparation Stage
• The Action Stage
• The Maintenance Stage
• Relapse
• The Termination Stage
• Summary
• References
• 7 Applying the Transtheoretical Model: Challenges With Older Adults Across the Health/Illness Continuum (p. 209)
• Chronic Illness and Disability
• Effects of Exercise
• Goals of Exercise
• Application of the Transtheoretical Model
• Summary
• References
• 8 Applying the Transtheoretical Model: Challenges With Older Adults From Diverse Ethnic and Socioeconomic Backgrounds (p. 235)
• Ethnicity: A Definition
• Demographics and Health of the Older Adult Population
• Physical Activity and the Health Status of Older Adults
• Health Behavior Change: Research Disparities
• Physical Activity and Health Promotion in the Context of Ethnicity and Culture
• Attitudes of Health Care Professionals
• Intervention Considerations
• Applying the Transtheoretical Model to Multicultural Older Populations
• The Transtheoretical Model: Application at Several Sites of Research
• Summary
• References
• 9 Applying the Transtheoretical Model: Behavior Change Among Family Caregivers and Nursing Care Staff (p. 269)
• The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TTM)
• Caregiving: Informal and Formal
• Application of the TTM
• Summary
• References
• 10 Future Directions and Resources (p. 299)
• Resources
• References
• Index (p. 311)