Browsing Waterloo Research by Subject "Physical Activity"
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Identifying Feasible Physical Activity Programs for Long-Term Care Homes in the Ontario Context
(Canadian Geriatrics Society, 2015-06-30)Background Structured exercise programs for frail institutionalized seniors have shown improvement in physical, functional, and psychological health of this population. However, the ‘feasibility’ of implementation of such ... -
Measuring the implementation of a group-based Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (Mi-LiFE) intervention delivered in primary care for older adults aged 75 years or older: a pilot feasibility study protocol
(BioMed Central, 2015-12-01)Background Declines in function and quality of life, and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, falls, and fractures occur with aging and may be amenable to exercise intervention. Primary care is an ideal setting for ...