One of the best ways to support your senior loved one or client’s well-being is by encouraging them to move, hands down. “Physical activity is so important for the physical and mental health of older adults,” explains Tina M. Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and board-certified gerontological nurse practitioner, noting that exercise can protect against a host of age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and certain forms of cancer.
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