Briefs

Movement and Mobility

Policy Briefs: 

Expanded Coverage to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adults
Brief by Rio Tate, University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging

  • Greater Medicare coverage of programs to encourage older adults to exercise is needed to improve not only their physical health but the mental and cognitive health.

Occupational Therapy in Florida's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
Brief by Nhu Nguyen, Hillary Rouse, and Lindsay J. Peterson of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging

  • An examination of availability of occupational therapy services in Florida ALCs and how availability varies by rural or urban location.

Physical and Occupational Therapy Available in Florida’s Assisted Living Communities
Brief by Christian Slater, Jocelyn Brown, and Lindsay J. Peterson, University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging

  • An examination of the availability of occupational and physical therapy services in Florida ALCs, based on state regulatory records, and how availability varies by ALC operational characteristics.

Physical Therapy in Florida's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
Brief by Jocelyn Brown, Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Lindsay J. Peterson of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging

  • An examination of the availability of physical therapy services in Florida ALCs, and how the services vary between rural and urban locations.

Research Briefs:

Effects of Yoga-Related Mind-Body Therapies on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Brief by Kallol Bhattacharyya, Hillary Rouse, and Brent Small of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K.K., Andel, R., & Small, B.J. (2021). Effects of yoga-related mind-body therapies on cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 93(104319), 1-10. 

Mind-Body Practice, Personality Traits, and Cognitive Performance: A 10-Years Study in US Adults
Brief by Kaeleigh Fearn, Kallol Bhattacharyya, and Debra Dobbs, of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Dobbs, D. & Hueluer, G. (2022). Mind-Body Practice, Personality Traits, and Cognitive Performance: A 10-Years Study in US Adults. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.  doi:10.1177/23337214221083475 

Mind-Body Practices in U.S. Adults: Prevalence and Correlates 
Brief by Kallol Bhattacharyya , Hillary Rouse, and Gizem Hueluer of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Hueluer, G., Meng, H., & Hyer, K. (2020). Mind-body practices in U.S. adults: Prevalence and correlates. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 52(102501), 1-5. 

Movement-based mind-body practices and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: Findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study
Brief by Vishvesh Patel, Kallol Bhattacharyya, and Gizem Hueluer of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Hueluer, G., Meng, H., & Hyer, K. (2021). Movement-based mind-body practices and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: Findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 60(102751), 1-8. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102751 

The Use of Mobility Devices and Personal Assistance: A Joint Modeling Approach 
Brief by Chloe Burns, Hillary Rouse, Jocelyn Brown, and Lindsay Peterson of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Meng, H., Peterson, L., Feng, L., Dobbs, D., & Hyer, K. (2019). The use of mobility devices and personal assistance: A joint modeling approach. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 5, 1-7.