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Program tool 14. How to motivate your members

Although inactive people may confront one or more of the following barriers, they also have wisdom, skills and resources to overcome them. Overcoming barriers is not necessarily up to them alone. Knowledge, encouragement and support from others can help. Leaders, friends and family can support older adults with information, motivation, inspiration and helpful action. Older adult groups and organizations have successfully supported change among their members. Your group can too.

Here are a few suggestions to help leaders know what to do if older adults are experiencing barriers to physical activity

Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004.

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