Making Changes

This section will help you find ways to encourage your older adult clients to become more physically active.

“Reaching Older Adults” gives you information about how to communicate effectively with older adults.

“Assessing Your Community” helps you find out whether your rural community encourages older adults to be regularly physically active.

Visit the “Ideas” section for ways to create a positive environment for lifelong physical activity.

Finally, “Keeping Track” offers ideas on how your clients can use activity trackers and pedometers to record their progress.

What’s in This Section for You?

• Reaching Older Adults

• Assessing Your Community

• Ideas

• Keeping Track