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Fitness
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Association for Active Aging Professionals: Resources for Older Adults 
 Consumer materials from this organization whose members "share a common interest in reaching older adults with active-aging messages, facilities, programs and guidance." Includes suggestions for getting back into a fitness regime, finding age-friendly fitness facilities and trainers, maintaining foot health, and walking for health. Also provides information related to Active Aging Week, observed annually during the last week in September. http://www.icaa.cc/consumer.htm Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 2, 2008 Growing Stronger: Strength Training For Older Adults
This presentation describes the benefits of strengthening exercises for older adults, and provides guidance in starting and maintaining a strength-training program. The "Exercises" section features step-by-step instructions and animated drawings for each of the exercises. Also includes a physical activity readiness questionnaire to help determine if you should check with your doctor before you start. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/ Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Mar 7, 2006 HealthCentral
This consumer-oriented site includes information on health for women, men, kids, and seniors; alternative and complementary medicines; fitness and nutrition; and more. Also features advice from Dr. Dean Edell. Searchable. http://www.healthcentral.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Senior Health Last updated May 26, 2004 National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older
The National Blueprint "has been developed to serve as a guide for multiple organizations, associations and agencies, to inform and support their planning work related to increasing physical activity among America's aging population." Provides an overview of the blueprint, strategies for increasing physical activity, newsletter and other publications, active aging tips for the public, and related material. From a coalition of organizations and government agencies concerned with aging. http://www.agingblueprint.org/ Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 10, 2008 NIH Senior Health
A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles. A growing collection of topics includes Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. There are captioned videos, FAQs, quizzes, and links to MEDLINEplus for more information. From the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Aging. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Jun 1, 2005 Nutrition Information and Resource Center (NIRC)
The NIRC at Pennsylvania State University provides links to sites and materials relating to various nutrition topics, including general nutrition information, nutrition for various age groups, fitness and sports nutrition, nutrition for chronic disease states, and nutrition for people with limited resources. Also includes bibliographies, and links to nutrition news and community resources. Searchable. http://nirc.cas.psu.edu/ Topics: Senior Health Last updated Nov 12, 2003 The President's Challenge: You're it. Get Fit!
This awards program aims to promote physical fitness and active lifestyles for people of all ages. The site features information about the programs for youth and adults, activity logs, and activity ideas and tools. Also includes news and research, a downloadable fitness handbook, and links to information about physical fitness for people with disabilities. From the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPPS). http://www.presidentschallenge.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Nov 6, 2003 |
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