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Linking research to practice: Exercise and strength training program for seniors in long-term care settings

In health care, we are slow in implementing research to practice. It has been proven in research that exercise is important to the seniors. Do we put it into practice? No! It seems that exercise program is not being emphasized in most long term care settings. Frequently, seniors are left sitting in...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2004-07, Vol.12 (3)
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