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Functional fitness for older adults /

Brill, Patricia A.

Functional fitness for older adults / - Champaign, Illinois : Human Kinetics, 2004. - 144 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographic references (p.127-128).

Functional independence and quality of life -- Acivity programming for older adults -- Exercise guidelines for people with chronic conditions -- General functional fitness programs -- Fitness programs for people with functional disabilities -- Exercise instructions -- Program guides.

Older adults are liable to resist exercise, yet remaining active is crucial in enabling them to retain or regain a reasonable quality of life. This text is an illustrated guide for activity professionals working with mature adults over the age of 65, especially those who have reduced quality of life.

0736046569 (pbk.) : £22.50 9780736046565: £22.50 9780736046565 (pbk.)


Physical fitness for older people.
Exercise therapy for older people.
Frail elderly--Rehabilitation.

613.70446 / BRI