Promoting an active lifestyle is vital for the well-being of older adults, and it is the responsibility of physicians to encourage this among their elderly patients, even those in their 80s and 90s, a new study says.
Doctors frequently prioritize the risks associated with injury over the positive effects of exercise for older adults suffering from chronic conditions, especially those classified as frail or at an increased risk of falling, according to a new paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).
