A Physical Activity Program to Mobilize Older People: A Practical and Sustainable Approach

Purpose: Despite the documented benefits of physical activity, it remains difficult to motivate older adults to start and maintain regular physical activity. This study tested an innovative intervention for mobilizing older adults into a neighborhood-based walking program. Design and Methods: Resear...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Gerontologist 2008-04, Vol.48 (2), p.251-257
Hauptverfasser:	Jancey, Jonine M., Clarke, Ann, Howat, Peter A., Lee, Andy H., Shilton, Trevor, Fisher, John
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Australia Behavior Behavioral Community Networks Community-based intervention Design Elderly Epistemology Exercise Exercise promotion Focus Groups Foreign Countries Formative Evaluation Health education Health Promotion - methods Humans Influence Intervention Leadership Mobility Motivation Neighborhoods Older Adults Older people Physical Activities Physical Activity Level Physical Fitness Physical Mobility Program Descriptions Program Design Program Evaluation Program planning R Leadership Research & development Researchers Social Social networks Surveys and Questionnaires Volunteers Walking Western Australia
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