How can the SFT assist health professionals?

The Senior Fitness Test (SFT) is specifically designed to assess the physical fitness of older adults. It provides health professionals with valuable information regarding an individual's strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall fitness level. This assessment allows health professionals to create individualized exercise plans tailored to each senior's current ability and fitness goals.

By understanding a senior's specific strengths and limitations through the results of the SFT, health professionals can recommend appropriate exercises that can safely enhance their physical capabilities. Additionally, individualized exercise plans can help improve seniors' functional abilities, which is crucial for maintaining their independence and quality of life as they age.

In contrast, while prescribing medication, administering vaccinations, or monitoring dietary intake are all important aspects of senior health care, these tasks do not directly relate to the fitness assessments provided by the SFT.