Measuring the physical activity of older adults residing in assisted living facilities

Extensive research has shown that physical activity can protect against health problems including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, and may reduce the risk or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older adults. Self-report questionnaires have been valuable in assessing physic...

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Main Author: Snyder, Jill Meredith
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/43484