Table 2.
Selected Online Resources to Support Older People with Physical Activity and Exercise
Resources | Web Address | Brief Description |
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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.