“It makes me feel not so alone”: features of the Choose to Move physical activity intervention that reduce loneliness in older adults

Abstract Background Despite the well-known health benefits of physical activity (PA), older adults are the least active citizens. Older adults are also at risk for loneliness. Given that lonely individuals are at risk for accelerated loss of physical functioning and health with age, PA interventions...

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Main Authors: Thea Franke, Joanie Sims-Gould, Lindsay Nettlefold, Callista Ottoni, Heather A. McKay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10363-1