From the NY Times. A very good article with useful links
Personal Health – Exercise Guidelines for the Elderly – Personal Health – Jane Brody – NYTimes.com
Fact: Every hour of every day, 330 Americans turn 60.
Fact: By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65.
Fact: The number of people over 100 doubles every decade.
Fact: As they age, people lose muscle mass and strength, flexibility and bone.
Fact: The resulting frailty leads to a loss of mobility and independence.
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