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

Jonine Jancey | Zendy; Alan Clarke | Zendy; Peter Howat | Zendy; A. H. Lee | Zendy; Trevor Shilton | Zendy; John K. Fisher | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

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

Author(s) -

Jonine Jancey,

Alan Clarke,

Peter Howat,

A. H. Lee,

Trevor Shilton,

John K. Fisher

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

the gerontologist

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524

H-Index - 138

eISSN - 1758-5341

pISSN - 0016-9013

DOI - 10.1093/geront/48.2.251

Subject(s) - recreation , gerontology , metropolitan area , physical activity , intervention (counseling) , psychology , social cognitive theory , cognition , medicine , physical therapy , applied psychology , nursing , social psychology , political science , pathology , neuroscience , law

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.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research