1. Dr. Jason Crandall ACSM EPc Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Center for Gerontology Research Fellow Western Kentucky University School of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport ®

3. Why are older adults physically inactive?

4. Fear Poor health Lack of guidance Lack of opportunities Boehm, J., et al., Barriers and motivators to exercise for older adults: a focus on those living in rural and remote areas of Australia. Aust J Rural Health, 2013. 21(3): p. 141-9.

5. Why are older adults physically active?

6. Socialization Improve health Guidance Enjoyment Boehm, J., et al., Barriers and motivators to exercise for older adults: a focus on those living in rural and remote areas of Australia. Aust J Rural Health, 2013. 21(3): p. 141-9.

7. Bingocize ® Addresses the common barriers and focuses on reported benefits of physical activity Planned multi-component exercise program that incorporates the game of bingo CV, flexibility, balance, muscle strengthening

8. PrePost Senior Fitness Tests NAverage Change Body Weight (kgs)1777.6277.20-.42 Body Mass Index1730.3629.98-.38 Body Fat (%)1542.7942.11-.68 Chair Stand Test (# of stands)1610.1311.711.58* Arm Curl Test (# of repetitions)179.7812.352.57* Chair Sit & Reach Test (inches +/-) 16-1.851.623.47* Back Scratch Test (inches +/-) 16-5.13-3.911.22* 8 Foot Up-&-Go Test (seconds)169.078.81.26* 2-Minute Step Test (# of steps)1575.0792.2017.13*

10. Bingocize ® Addition of health education component to the game Nutrition, exercise, stress management/mental health, medications, communicating with health professionals

11. Bingocize ® Exercise Health education Cognition

12. Bingocize ® 10 week study at Glasgow Senior Center 2 times per week 13 experimental, 15 controls

13. Experimental (n=13)Control (n=15) Senior Fitness Tests Difference P value Body Weight (kgs)-2.15.44.001 Body Mass Index-.77.18.001 Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)-3.385.85.025 Chair Stand Test (# of stands)1.07-1.14.013 Arm Curl Test (# of repetitions)2.61-3.64.000 Chair Sit & Reach Test (inches +/-) 2.58.65.062 Back Scratch Test (inches +/-) 2.65-1.07.013 8 Foot Up-&-Go Test (seconds)-1.34.42.018 2-Minute Step Test (# of steps)13.00-12.30.010

14. Mobile application has more advantages Easily modified Easy client/patient tracking Remote play

19. Future Directions Other special populations Alzheimer’s/dementia care Adult day cares Rehabilitation/transitional care centers General population Fitness centers Community bingo games Children Additional categories of health topics

20. Contact Jason.Crandall@wku.edu www.wku.edu/krs