Barriers and motivators to exercise for older adults: a focus on those living in rural and remote areas of Australia.

To identify the barriers and facilitators for exercise in older adults (50 years or over) specific to those living in rural and remote areas in Australia and to identify how this relates to falls prevention exercise programs in these areas. Literature review. Search of the databases of Medline, Scopus and Social Sciences Citation Index.

A framework for the assessment of community exercise programmes: a tool to assist in modifying programmes to help reduce falls risk factors.

Background: falls in older adults is a significant global public health challenge. Exercise interventions which incorporate the physiological components of balance and strength can reduce falls risk. However, the optimum qualities, such as type, duration and frequency of engagement in these exercise programmes, are yet to be established.