The association between physical activity and quality of life in older women

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the association between ph ysical activity and quality of life in older women. Women over the age of 6 0 years, living independently or in assisted-care facilities, answered a nu mber of questions pertaining to their health status, physical activity leve ls, and quality of life. Results indicated that the women living independen tly had significantly (P < .05) higher physical activity levels compared to the women living in assisted-care facilities. In addition, overall quality of life and the domains of physical health, social relationships, and envi ronment were found to be significantly (P < .05) higher in the women living independently compared to the women living in assisted-care facilities. Co rrelational analyses revealed that physical activity levels correlated sign ificantly (P < .05) with overall quality of life and the physical health do main. It is concluded that there is an association between physical activit y levels and quality of life in older women.