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Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics Volume 15, 1998 - Issue 3
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Improving Functional Performance Through a Group-Based Free Weight Strength Training Program in Residents of Two Assisted Living Communities

Patricia A. Brill National Guest Homes, LLC, 8550 Katy Freeway, Suite 201, Houston, TX, 77024., USA
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Marge Matthews National Guest Homes, LLC, 8550 Katy Freeway, Suite 201, Houston, TX, 77024., USA
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Jenifer Mason Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, 92350., USA
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Dorothy Davis Prevention Center, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208., USAView further author information
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Taj Animal Mustafa Prevention Center, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208., USAView further author information
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Carol Macera Prevention Center, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208., USA
Pages 57-69 | Published online: 28 Jul 2009

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Wendy Crenshaw, Mai Lee Gillian, Niki Kidd, Jenna Olivo & Barbara A. Boyt Schell. (2001) Assisted Living Residents' Perspectives of Their Occupational Performance Concerns. Activities, Adaptation & Aging 26:1, pages 41-55.
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Linda Satterly, Michelle Grizzle, Lisa Fortener & Sara Brayman. (2000) Individuals' Perspectives Regarding Hospital Based Self-Care Instruction and Its Effect on Ability to Perform Self-Care at Home. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics 17:3, pages 23-36.
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Helen W. Lach & Jill L. Parsons. (2013) Impact of Fear of Falling in Long Term Care: An Integrative Review. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 14:8, pages 573-577.
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N. K. Latham, D. A. Bennett, C. M. Stretton & C. S. Anderson. (2004) Systematic Review of Progressive Resistance Strength Training in Older Adults. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 59:1, pages M48-M61.
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James B. Wise, Gary D. Ellis & Eric P. Trunnell. (2002) Effects of a Curriculum Designed to Generalize Self-Efficacy From Weight-Training Exercises to Activities of Daily Living Among Adults With Spinal Injuries. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 32:3, pages 500-521.
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