Today’s older adult population, people aged 65 years or older, is a large and growing group. By 2019, older adults are expected to comprise almost 20% of the total population in the United States. (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014). While aging is inevitable, the quality of life and amount of independence one can maintain is quite variable. SilverSneakers Stability addresses functional fitness for older adults to help increase independence and improve quality of life.
Key topics include:
- Target population
- Class goals
- Health-and-skill-related benefits
- Functional fitness principles