Print This Chapter
Table of Contents
Introduction
Physical Inactivity
What Are the Benefits of Physical Activity for Older Adults?
Most Older Adults Do Not Get Enough Physical Activity
As the U.S. Population Ages, Physical Activity is Even More Important
Why Aren't Older Adults More Physically Active?
Exploring the Barriers in an Elder's Whole Environment Barriers in the Physical Environment Barriers in the Social Environment Barriers Within Ourselves (Intrapersonal Environment) Barriers in the Body's Environment Barriers Due to Language or Dialect Barriers Due to Personal Economic Issues Barriers Due to Legal Issues
Finding Solutions to Barriers
Brainstorm Solutions with the Older Adult Cognitive Restructuring Build on Factors That Enable Physical Activity Barriers Also Affect an Elder's Ability to Continue Physical Activity
References
Help us out: Take our quick survey
Print This Chapter