The role of exercise in successful ageing.
Older people are often expected to accept a passive role in society. Many physical activities have been shown to benefit the mental and physical health of older people. Nurses can help maintain older people's exercise levels by incorporating programmes into nursing care.
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University of Edinburgh.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015444:Exercise; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services