Aims. This study explored barriers that older residents of long‐term care (LTC) institutions
experience in regular physical activity participation. Background. Despite the benefits of …

Physical activity has been linked to positive health outcomes for frail seniors. However, our
understanding of factors that influence the physical activity of residents in the long-term care …

Despite the benefits of physical activity, residents living in long-term care (LTC) are relatively
sedentary. Designing successful physical activity and restorative care programs requires a …

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 …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine physical activity and the predictors of
physical activity and exercise among nursing home residents. DESIGN: Population study …

In 2006, the authors conducted a multisite qualitative study in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to
examine organizational and environmental factors that influence physical activity for long …

Background A growing body of evidence indicates the importance of physical activity during
midlife period linked to the likelihood of healthy aging, while the likelihood of an individual …

Purpose: To explore different institutional barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA)
in nursing homes. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of 40 German nursing homes and 217 …

Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the predictors of physical activity between
urban and rural dwelling Korean older adults. Methods This study was a cross-sectional …

Performing functional activities and exercising are important for older adults living in long-
term care settings. Participation in these activities not only improves and maintains function …