Practice question

What is health promotion and how can it be used with older people?

Health promotion covers a wide range of initiatives to enhance and protect health and quality of life. Nursing staff play a key role in providing support and reducing health inequities, especially among older people. Promoting health in later life is essential for healthy ageing and well-being.

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wo older women doing stretch exercises in a park. A study found that nursing home residents who did not engage in physical activities had a five-fold increased risk of declining mobility

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