Though the health benefits of physical activity for older adults are well established, exercise is an under-used form of health promotion, particularly for elders. Physicians, clinicians and concerned family members must play a more active role in motivating their aging patients to exercise.
To learn more about motivating older adults to exercise, contact Ingra Gardner at (863) 382-2134 or email gardneri @nuhope.org.
Ingra Gardner is the executive director of NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, the designated lead agency of home and community-based services in Highlands and Hardee counties.
Additionally, physicians are able to address safety concerns expressed by seniors, address the costs of activity and treat concurrent morbidities. An additional source of support comes with education. Older adults must be educated about the benefits of physical activity. This, in turn, empowers seniors to play a more informed, active role in their own health.
Though the health benefits of physical activity for older adults are well established, exercise is an under-used form of health promotion, particularly for elders. Physicians, clinicians and concerned family members must play a more active role in motivating their aging patients to exercise.
To learn more about motivating older adults to exercise, contact Ingra Gardner at (863) 382-2134 or email gardneri @nuhope.org.
Ingra Gardner is the executive director of NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, the designated lead agency of home and community-based services in Highlands and Hardee counties.
Additionally, physicians are able to address safety concerns expressed by seniors, address the costs of activity and treat concurrent morbidities. An additional source of support comes with education. Older adults must be educated about the benefits of physical activity. This, in turn, empowers seniors to play a more informed, active role in their own health.
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