Review
The role of exercise in successful ageing
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Review
The role of exercise in successful ageing
Prof Nurse.
1999 Nov.
Abstract
Older people are often expected to accept a passive role in society. Many physical activities have been shown to benefit the mental and physical health of older people. Nurses can help maintain older people's exercise levels by incorporating programmes into nursing care.
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