Exercise is vitally important for older adults. Learn about the National Institute on Aging’s Go4Life exercise initiative for older adults.
See what the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has to say about strength training for older adults.
There are some communities and organizations that experimented with programs designed to promote exercise, including:
- American Cancer Society’s Active for Life,
- North Carolina’s Eat Smart Move More workplace initiative
- More resources on exercise and seniors from the National Institute on Aging.