🌟 Age, frailty, or existing functional impairments should not be viewed as an absolute contraindication to physical activity but, considering the benefits of physical activity interventions for older adults, a key reason to prescribe exercise.

🌟 Higher levels of physical activity in older age are associated with improvements in cognition, mental health, and quality of life.

🌟 Physical activity is one of the most important ways to preserve or improve functional independence, including among older adults who are frail or deemed to be at increased risk of falling.