A physical activity program to mobilize older people: A practical and sustainable approach

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A physical activity program to mobilize older people: A practical and sustainable approach

Purpose: Despite the documented benefits of physical activity, it remains difficult to motivate older adults to start and maintain regular physical activity. This study tested an innovative intervention for mobilizing older adults into a neighborhood-based walking program. Design and Methods: Resear...

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Main Authors:	Jancey, Jonine, Clarke, Ann, Howat, Peter, Lee, Andy, Shilton, Trevor, Fisher, John
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Oxford University Press 2008
Online Access:	http://gerontologist.gerontologyjournals.org/cgi/content/full/48/2/251 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19447

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