Older people living in nursing homes benefit from an individualized multi-component exercise program, including a reduced falls risk and less frailty, finds a new study.

‘Individualized and regular multicomponent exercise at moderate intensity is found to be effective to prevent falls and reduce frailty and mortality.’
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The intervention consisted of one-hour supervised group training sessions twice a week for a six-month period and involved individualized strength and balance exercises. Read More..





Walking recommendations were also individually tailored in duration and intensity.
"Further research is needed to ascertain whether those who engage in this kind of individualized program ultimately die with better function and lower dependency," the authors wrote.
Source-Eurekalert