Background Older people are being encouraged to be physically active for as long as
possible as a preventive measure against disease and functional decline. It remains …

This qualitative study identified influences on participation in physical activity among seniors
living in the community and in long-term care facilities. A total of 24 seniors participated in …

In this descriptive, qualitative research study, the researchers used semistructured
interviews with older adults who engaged in regular physical activity to identify common …

Evidence of the benefits of physical activity in the health of aging women continues to grow,
but questions remain about the factors that influence these women's ability to engage in this …

This qualitative study investigated individual and situational factors influencing physical
activity (PA) practices of elders in residential-care/assisted-living (RC/AL) communities. This …

The purpose of this study was to explore older adults' perceptions of participation in physical
activity (PA) as it impacts productive ageing and informs occupational therapy (OT) practice …

The aging adult population is growing, as well as the incidence of chronic illness among
older adults. Physical activity (PA) has been demonstrated in the literature to be a beneficial …

In most Western societies, chronic illness is an increasingly important health issue among
older populations. In response, public health agencies have advocated physical activity as a …

This phenomenological study explored the nature and meaning of being physically active
from the standpoint of 15 women age 65 and older. The analysis presents a multitextured …

Methods As part of a community health assessment to learn about women's health issues,
110 adult women participated in 14 focus groups. The women were divided into 4 age …