Reducing the chance of disability and increasing the functional ability of the body can be as simple as exercising.
Aerobics, strength training, balance, and flexibility are all extremely important factors that the article focused on. They tested 424 men and women between the ages of 70 - 89 on a 4 point scale. They tested a 400 meter walk, standing up from a chair, and standing balance at 6 months and 12 months into the program. There was a big difference between the control group (who did no activity) and the physical activity group (who walked 150 minutes a week, leg stretches, balance exercises, and leg strengthing exercises.
It doesn't matter if you are 10, 50, or 90, exercise plays an important role in the functioning of your body. I wonder how many of the people in the group wish they had started their exercise program years ago?
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