Therapeutic Exercise and the Older Adult: An Evidence Based Approach, 3rd Edition – 3 hrs

Course Description

Course Description:

America is aging. By the year 2030, more than 19% of the U.S. population is expected to be over the age of 65, and the number of older Americans is expected to double to more than 70 million over the next 20 years. As outlined in Healthy People 2020, the U.S. government has made increasing the physical activity of older adults a priority the Move Your Way and is seeking to increase the number of older adults who participate in routine physical activity.  This intermediate-level course is designed to educate occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants on the implementation of exercise prescriptions in older adults.