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Barriers and Enablers to Active Ageing - Coggle Diagram
Barriers and Enablers to Active Ageing
Barriers
Environmental
Weather (i.e., rain, wind, and cold conditions.
Darkness - fears for personal safety.
Crime - fears for personal safety and lack of police presence.
Poor bus services
Hills.
Lack of local amenities (i.e., post office, food store, and newsagents).
Poor accessibility of exercise facilities.
Interpersonal
No one to be active with.
Limited by partner's mobility.
Familie's discouragement to do less/rest in old age.
Intrapersonal
Health problems - musculoskeletal problems, fatigue, cardiovasdcular disorders.
Loss of strength (e.g., can't carry shopping).
Fears of falling.
Beliefs of being incapable of going out alone.
No incentive to be active (lack of purpose, no previous positive experiences).
Enablers
Environmental
Access to amenities.
Access to a green space.
Access to a car or good public transport.
Living close to a bus stop.
Interpersonal
Advice from a physician or verbal encouragement.
Being part of a group where active lifestyle is the norm.
Social enjoyment.
Intrapersonal
Having a positive perception of PA.
Fear of losing independence.
Reluctance to change habits.