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Seguin, Rebecca A.; Heidkamp-Young, Eleanor; Kuder, Julia; Nelson, Miriam E. – Health Education & Behavior, 2012
Background: Strength training (ST) is an important health behavior for aging women; it helps maintain strength and function and reduces risk for chronic diseases. This study assessed change in physical fitness following participation in a ST program implemented and evaluated by community leaders. Method: The StrongWomen Program is a nationally…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Physical Fitness, Community Leaders, Older Adults
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Moni, Karen B.; Jobling, Anne; Morgan, Michelle; Lloyd, Jan – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2011
Despite the importance of and advocacy for developing literacy skills for successful and rewarding participation in the community, there remains a common perception that becoming literate is not possible for people with intellectual disabilities. Until recently, limited research has been undertaken to investigate the literacy skills of adults with…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Adult Literacy