Effects of Exercise on Depression Symptoms, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Elderly

Effects of Exercise on Depression Symptoms, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Elderly

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week exercise training on depression symptoms, physical functions, and quality of life in the community-dwelling elderly.

Inclusion Criteria:

• elderly subjects living in the community aged 65 years or older, sedentary lifestyle

Exclusion Criteria:

• cancer, major neuromuscular disease, respiratory or cardiovascular disease which might affect exercise
• post myocardial infarction or major surgery in the previous year
• psychological disease