Helping SNF Residents Get on the Go: The Active Engagement in Life Program

By 2060, 23.5% (98 million) of the U.S. population will be over 65 years old (Colby & Ortman, 2015). Currently, 80% of those 65 and older live with multiple chronic conditions, and this number is expected to increase as the nation's older population continues to grow (Gerteis et al., 2014). Studies have demonstrated the significant effect chronic health conditions can have on quality of life (QOL) and the ability to engage in daily occupations, including the ability to care for