Domesticating Global Guidelines on Physical Activity for Healthy Lifestyle of Nigerian Older Adults and Their Family Caregivers Implications for Social Workers

Abstract

Inactive lifestyle has been identified as one of the risk factors for mortality and increase health related issues among older adults. As one grows older, maintaining healthy lifestyle through physical activity is necessary in order to improve general wellbeing. Thus, this paper discussed the need to domesticate global guidelines on physical activity for healthy lifestyle as recommended by World Health Organisation. The paper equally discussed some countries that have responded to the guidelines and the benefits accrued from it. Descriptive research design was adopted in this study and data were collected through secondary sources. Ecological model provided the theoretical foundation for the study. The paper concludes that domesticating the guidelines for physical activity in Nigeria will go a long way in keeping older adults and their family care-givers fit, enhance their wellbeing and life satisfaction. Social workers should through advocacy and lobbying make necessary responsive interventions.