Tai Chi: towards an exercise program for the older person.
In the changing demographic and health care contexts of aged care, the creation of health promoting exercise programs for frail elderly people to improve wellbeing and quality of care is a common objective in community and residential aged care. This article describes the background to the development of a gentle exercise program that has therapeutic value and the potential to improve wellbeing and quality of care.
Yalden
J
J
Monash University, School of Nursing.
Chung
L
L
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D016330:Frail Elderly / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D026302:Tai Ji