Vicki Komisar
Biographic Data
| ID | 4158102 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vicki Komisar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vicki |
| FAMILY NAME | Komisar |
| SIGNATURE | KOMISAR V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Okanagan University College |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3504-1796 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Growing Older at Home
Aging in place" is a widely used term but its meaning and interpretation in literature and practice have often omitted older adults' perspectives. This study sought to uncover the meaning of "aging in place" for older adults in Canada, the ways they think it can be supported, and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on their perspectives. A survey probing these topics was distributed to older Canadians, and participants were invited to focus gr…
Effects of the Mobility-Fit Physical Activity Program on Strength and Mobility in Older Adults in Assisted Living
Physical activity programs focusing on fall prevention often overlook upper-limb strength, which is important for transferring, balance recovery, and arresting a fall. We developed and evaluated a physical activity program, Mobility-Fit for older adults in Assisted Living (AL) that includes upper-limb strengthening, agility, coordination, and balance exercises. Thirty participants (85 ± 6 years) were recruited from two AL facilities; 15 were assi…
Growing Older at Home
Aging in place" is a widely used term but its meaning and interpretation in literature and practice have often omitted older adults' perspectives. This study sought to uncover the meaning of "aging in place" for older adults in Canada, the ways they think it can be supported, and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on their perspectives. A survey probing these topics was distributed to older Canadians, and participants were invited to focus gr…
Effects of the Mobility-Fit Physical Activity Program on Strength and Mobility in Older Adults in Assisted Living
Physical activity programs focusing on fall prevention often overlook upper-limb strength, which is important for transferring, balance recovery, and arresting a fall. We developed and evaluated a physical activity program, Mobility-Fit for older adults in Assisted Living (AL) that includes upper-limb strengthening, agility, coordination, and balance exercises. Thirty participants (85 ± 6 years) were recruited from two AL facilities; 15 were assi…
Growing Older at Home
Aging in place" is a widely used term but its meaning and interpretation in literature and practice have often omitted older adults' perspectives. This study sought to uncover the meaning of "aging in place" for older adults in Canada, the ways they think it can be supported, and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on their perspectives. A survey probing these topics was distributed to older Canadians, and participants were invited to focus gr…
Gerontology (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Activities of daily living (1 work) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 work) · Aging in place (1 work) · Attendance (1 work) · Balance (ability (1 work) · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention (1 work) · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (1 work) · Fall prevention (1 work)