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Prescribing exercise for frail elders.

John M Heath¹, Marian R Stuart

¹Department of Family Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice

|June 1, 2002

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Exercise offers significant nonpharmacologic benefits for frail elders with chronic conditions, enhancing their quality of life. Overcoming barriers through tailored exercise prescriptions is key for effective therapeutic intervention in older adults.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Exercise Science
Geriatric Medicine

Background:

Frail elders frequently experience chronic illnesses like osteoarthritis, hypertension, and diabetes.
Exercise is a well-established nonpharmacologic intervention for improving quality of life in older adults.
Therapeutic exercise offers benefits even in advanced age.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of exercise as a therapeutic intervention for frail elders.
To identify barriers to exercise adoption in this population.
To propose strategies for implementing safe and sustainable exercise programs.

Main Methods:

Conducted a literature search on exercise and lifestyle modifications in older adults.
Summarized findings from relevant studies.

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Reviewed literature and strategies with practicing colleagues.

Main Results:

Exercise remains an underutilized therapeutic option for frail elders.
Barriers to exercise exist among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Family physicians can play a crucial role in overcoming these barriers.

Conclusions:

Tailored exercise prescriptions, considering patient needs and preferences, are essential.
A pragmatic strategy incorporating motivational elements and achievable benefits enhances sustainability and safety.
Effective implementation by healthcare providers can increase therapeutic exercise utilization in frail elders.