Here's a very good article indeed about motivating seniors to exercise:

http://www.instituteoflifestylemedic...s_Phillips.pdf

"Motivating Elders to Initiate and Maintain Exercise"

"As a result of inactivity, elderly persons experience preven-table functional decline, loss of independence, and increased disease burden. Many lack the strength, flexibility, or endurance to rise from a chair, walk, or dress independently. Exercise can delay, prevent, or even reverse these effects."

Take care.