Agility and Balance Differ Between Older Community and Retirement Facility Residents

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine whether agility and static balance differ between older adults living in the community (n = 169) and those living in retirement facilities (n = 172). Participants underwent tests of agility (timed Up & Go, tandem gait, reaction time, and lat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of applied gerontology 2004-12, Vol.23 (4), p.457-468
Hauptverfasser:	Kang, Kyung-Hwan, White, Karen N., Hayes, Wilson C., Snow, Christine M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Comparative studies Elderly General aspects Medical sciences Motor ability Nursing Homes Older people Physical Fitness Retirement homes
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