Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a group-foundation exercise schedule on the quality of life (QoL) and well-being in the elderly. In this study fifty elderly men and women aged 60 and older were included. Group- foundation exercise schedule was administrated to the individuals for 12 weeks (3 times a week) at the rehabilitation unit. Outcome measures included a short form-36 (SF-36) and well-being questionnaires. The mean age of patients were 68.3 5.8 years. Using group-foundation exercise schedule resulted improvement in the scores of QOL and well- being domains. We have shown that this exercise schedule is effective and suitable for older people.

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