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Did you know…
- More than 20 % of U.S. adults over the age of 65 live with at least partial disability with some degree of difficulty in performing activities of daily living
- Many older adults are completely inactive and do not participate in structured physical activity that would provide the minimal health benefits
- Lack of physical activity is a significant contributor to decline in overall function; chronic diseases including heart disease, hypertension, obesity, stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis
- Deficiencies in physical function associated with the lack of physical activity are likely to lead to a greater prevalence of fall induced injuries in older adults caused by loss of functionality, range of motion, and flexibility
- Participation in community-based group exercise programs is commonly recommended for older adults