Tyler Tapps, Exercise and depression

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a resistance exercise band program on perceived dpression levels among older adults resingin a long-term care (LTC) facility. The study describes whether or not a change in recreation programming at a LTC facility will potentially lower perceived depression levels among participants over a 12-wekk period. Participants in the study included 40 total participants randomly assigned to a control or experimental group who met the purposive criteria and reside in the LTC facility. Data was collected the same time at baseline, 4-week, 8-week and 12- weeks utilizin the Beck Depression Inventory -II to track perceived depression scores over time. Analysis procedures included a Mann-Whitney U as well as descriptive statistical analysis utilizing means and standard deviations. Some of the discoveries included the ideas that programming change during certain periods of the year and for a recommended duration (12-weeks) can have an impact on perceived depression levels of both groups.