Care about Physical Activity (CAPA) improvement programme –improving older people’s quality of life through engagement in movement meaningful to them

Introduction: Older people experiencing care should meet national activity guidelines. However a culture of sedentary behaviour where people can spend 80-90% of time seated/lying down exists. Inactivity negatively impacts physical, social, emotional and mental health. Complex causes include: lack of...

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Main Authors: Edith Macintosh, Louise Kelly, Shona Omand Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Integrated Care
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Online Access:https://www.ijic.org/articles/4902