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. 2020 Jun 4;21(7):977–979. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.001

Table 2.

Selected Online Resources to Support Older People with Physical Activity and Exercise

Resources Web Address Brief Description
Homestrong https://www.homestrong.net/exercise-tips-1 Developed by a physical therapist. Three 10-min exercise videos focused on lower limb strength and balance.
Preventing Falls: Strength and Balance Exercises https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls/keeping-well/strength-and-balance-exercises Developed by Scotland National Health Service. Three levels of exercise videos that focus on strength and balance exercises. There is a self-test to help people determine the most appropriate level.
Safe Exercise at Home www.safeexerciseathome.org.au Developed by physiotherapists. Provides advice and exercises for people at 3 levels of function. Includes cardiovascular, strength, and balance exercises. Resources can be downloaded and printed.

This selection is not exhaustive. The authors have highlighted resources that are appropriate for older people with a range of functional abilities, have sufficient information to allow people to determine their suitability, and provide sufficient advice to enable people to exercise safely in the home environment.