Background Physical exercise is effective at attenuating ageing-related physical decline in
general, but evidence of its benefits for older adults in residential care, who often have …

Objectives Despite mobility impairments, many residents have physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial resources that should be promoted. The aim was to summarize the current …

Abstract Background and Objectives There is evidence that exercise interventions
counteract the functional and cognitive decline experienced by long-term nursing home …

Background Older nursing home residents are often characterized by multimorbidity and
dependency in activities of daily living. Most exercise studies in this setting aim at residents …

Background A multi-component training program holds promises for the elderly, but still has
to be tested on its feasibility and effect in nursing homes. Aims The aim of this study was (1) …

With age, older adults experience a decrease in muscle function and changes in body
composition, which raise the risk of functional incapacity and loss of autonomy. These …

Aim This study aimed to test the effect of Otago exercises on fear of falling, balance,
empowerment and functional mobility in older people living in nursing homes. Methods This …

Background and objectives. To achieve independence in activities of daily living, a certain
level of functional ability is necessary. The instrumented Timed Up and Go (iTUG) test …

Aims To systematically evaluate the effect of horticultural therapy (HT) on older adults in
pension institutions. Design Systematic review was conducted based on the checklist for …

Background Previous studies have shown that older people can experience a considerable
change in their physical performance (PP) over time. Objectives To identify PP trajectories …