Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study is investigated the effects of continuous instructor’s volunteer activities in disability prevention program “Silver Rehab Exercises” on physical and psychological functions in the elderly. [Subjects and methods] The subjects of this study were the elderly persons of “Silver Rehab Exercises Instructor” and divided into two groups with presence or absence of instructor's activity. One-leg standing time, grip strength, K6, K-I, and POMS2®-Adult Short questionnaires were assessed from after instructor training course and after one year from starting course. [Results] In after one year from starting course, one-leg standing time, grip strength,depression (POMS2®-Adult Short questionnaires) in activity group were significantly good condition than these in no activity group. [Conclusion] It is assumed that the physical and psychological function in the elderly was maintained and improved by continuous instructor’s volunteer activities in disability prevention program “Silver Rehab Exercises”.
