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In this section:

What is active living?
Facts about inactivity
Facts about physical activity
Basic precautions
What your organization can do
Provide information and learning opportunities
Offer programs and activities
Motivate and support your members as they make change
Remove barriers
Make changes in and around your building
Provide links to other resources
To help you help your members become more active
Contact list

An older man playing frisbee in the park
Active living is good for spirit, mind and body.

Photo by Jan Jakobiec

Active living

Regular physical activity is important to our well-being. Staying physically active helps us to remain strong and flexible and able to carry out everyday tasks. It plays a role in preventing illness, alleviating symptoms related to chronic health problems, improving our mood, and reducing stress. Also, it helps to reduce the risk of falling.

Physical activity is for everyone at any age and ability, even frail older adults. And, it's never too late to get active or to start being active again.

 

Key messages

  • Physical activity is important for healthy independent aging.
  • Physical activity can help prevent falls.
  • Organizations can help older adults get and stay active.

 

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Last modified June 29, 2004