Exercise and quality of life in elderly individuals

1. Exercise is important and recommended for older adults. Nurses in community settings are in ideal positions to facilitate older adults' use of exercise programs. 2. Quality of life is complex and multidimensional. Dimensions include well-being, functional status, socioeconomic status, and self-esteem. 3. This article contains a review of empirical evidence that states older adults who exercise have improved quality of life.