Physical and psychological outcomes of a supported physical activity program for older carers

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 257-271

  Hill, Keith ^a   Smith, Robyn ^b   Fearn, Marcia ^a   Rydberg, Mary ^c   Oliphant, Rachael ^d  

^a NATIONAL AGEING RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Australia)

^b NORTHERN HEALTH   (Australia)

^c City of Greater Dandenong Aged and Disability Services   (Australia)

^d Villa Maria Disability Services and Aged Care   (United States)

Author keywords

Aging; Exercise; Health; Informal care provider

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ARTICLE; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; GAIT; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PSYCHOLOGY; SHORT FORM 36; STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE; STRENGTH; TAI CHI; UNIVARIATE ANALYSIS; YOGA;

EID: 34548273103     PISSN: 10638652     EISSN: 1543267X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/japa.15.3.257     Document Type: Article

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