Physical activity interventions for older adults

Designed for practitioners planning and delivering physical activity interventions for older people, this fact sheet considers ways to increase physical activity in a safe and enjoyable setting. It covers:

• ways to increase physical activity
• activities to reduce falls
• implications for practice when working with older adults.

This factsheet aims to highlight the challenges that need addressing in order to increase the level of physical activity amongst older adults.

Other fact sheets in this series include current levels of physical activity in older adults and factors influening physical activity in older adults.

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