2021 Summer GAPNA Newsletter Volume 40 Number 2

Get Fit for Life: Exercise and Physical Activity for Healthy Aging

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) new exercise book will help older adults learn about the many types and benefits of exercise and physical activity to stay healthy as they age.

Exercise is not only good for physical health, it also supports emotional and mental health. This book is for everyone, including those who live with a disability or chronic health condition.

The book will help older adults learn about:

  • Types and benefits of exercise and physical activity
  • How to get started 
  • Ways to reduce health risks by doing activities safely
  • How to stay on track

Visit NIA’s publications website to download, print, or order the new exercise book.<

View the exercise book