Exercise for Adults in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities

Older adults living in institutional settings, such as skilled nursing and rehabilitation, benefit from exercise programs and increased physical activities. Both group and individual programs can be used and tailored to individuals’ health and functional status. With modifications for health conditions, exercise is safe. Institutions can use innovative strategies to motivate and engage older adults. In these settings, all members of the health care team are key to facilitating increased physical activities with residents.