Journal article
Feasibility Study of Walking for Exercise in Individuals Living in Assisted Living Settings
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Decreased physical activity levels are an increasing concern, specifically for the aging population. Older adults (>65 years) are able to achieve health benefits from participating in a regular exercise program based on studies done in younger community-dwelling older adults. There is less research investigating the efficacy of exercise for improving physical function among the older adult population in assisted living …
Authors
Johnson JA; McIlroy WE; Roy E; Papaioannou A; Thabane L; Giangregorio L
Journal
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 175–181
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
10 2013
DOI
10.1519/jpt.0b013e318282d2d3
ISSN
1539-8412