One of the new goals of the Healthy People 2020 initiative is to: Improve the health, function, and quality of life of older adults.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2014),”Less than 60% of older adults engage in physical activity and strength training.” (National Center for Health Statistics. Health, United States, 2014: With Special Feature on Adults Aged 55–64. Hyattsville, MD. 2015).
In a minimum of three paragraphs, discuss what you perceive to be the benefits of a health promotion program that seeks to increase physical activity among older adults. Be certain to give the logic or supporting background information for your perspective.
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Write a one-page overview of the topic. Decide on a specific health promotion issue relevant to an older adult population. Suggestions for health promotion campaign topics include developing a program on appropriate physical activity, adopting healthy eating, or weight management, preventing falls. Find a topic that interests you.
