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Links __________________________________________________________________________ The links below include information on topics such as health, aging, and physical activity. A more comprehensive list of links will follow as more information is received.
Able
Project AbleProject is a non-profit
organization focused on helping people with disabilities. The Able Project will
utilize the power of the World Wide Web to:
Adult
Development & Aging Division 20 Official World Wide Web Pages of the American Psychological Association's Division 20 . This Division is dedicated to studying the Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. The site offers a variety of resources, including information about the Division, resources for educators (e.g., syllabi, videotape listings), information about graduate programs for students interested in pursuing this field, publications summarizing recent knowledge about adult development and aging, current conference information, and many useful links. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons P.O. Box 1998 Des Plaines, IL 60017 Phone: 1-800-824-BONES http://www.aaos.org Professional association of surgeons who care for the body’s musculoskeletal system. Ask for free publications about how to safely do exercises like walking or stretching if you have arthritis, osteoporosis, or other musculoskeletal conditions, or if you have had a joint replacement.
American
College of Sports Medicine Scientific and medical association of sports physicians, exercise scientists, and other health professionals with an interest in exercise. Trains and certifies people to work with older adults. Send self-addressed, stamped envelope for free brochures. Be sure to specify that you want material on exercise for older adults.
American
Diabetes Association Offers free pamphlets about exercise for people of all ages who have diabetes. Request "Exercise and Diabetes," "Starting to Exercise," and "20 Steps to Safe Exercise."
American
Heart Association Offers free pamphlets about exercise for people of all ages.
American
Physical Therapy Association Request "For the Young at Heart" (free exercise brochure).
Arthritis
Foundation Free pamphlet provides
guidelines on how to protect joints during exercise; includes range-of
motion exercises for joint mobility, and others.
Cognition
and Aging Laboratory - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Park's Cognition and Aging research program is focused around a common theme: understanding the interplay between neurobiological and experiential forces on cognitive function across the life span. From this general theme, three lines of research have been developed, each supported by a separate funded project. The first line, which is on the basic cognitive neuroscience of human aging, focuses on age-related changes in the neurobiological landscape that supports overt cognitive behaviors. The second line of research is focused on the study of aging, culture, and cognition. The third line of study addresses the impact of cognitive aging in everyday life.
The
Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research Provides information about physical activity and other health topics.
Disabled
Sports USA Provides free pamphlets about exercises for older adults and others with disabilities. Examples include wheelchair or armchair exercises for paraplegics and others; exercises for people with limited range of motion; and endurance activities for amputees, with focus on correct balancing. Videotapes also available for price of tape plus shipping and handling.
50-Plus
Fitness Association Nonprofit organization that promotes fitness and active lifestyles for people 50 and older through a variety of activities, including walks, fitness events, seminars, and newsletters. Membership costs $35.00 a year (people of any age may join). Provides information for people interested in starting a 50-Plus chapter in their locale. Videos and books on fitness for older people also available, costs vary.
Jewish
Community Centers Services differ from location to location; most offer a variety of exercise and physical activity programs for older adults. All denominations welcome.
Mature Fitness Awards
USA Offers 25 activities for older adults, from beginning exercisers to long-time fitness enthusiasts; many of the activities are appropriate for (or can be adapted for) disabled participants. Adults age 50 and older who engage in regular physical activity may receive awards through this program. Write for a registration form and activity log.
Melpomene
Institute Melpomene strives to increase the knowledge and opportunities for girls and women in sports and physical activity. Dedicated to research, education and publication, Melpomene offers information on aging and exercise, larger women and physical activity, body image and menopause.
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration The Life Sciences Division accomplishes research and technology engineering of relevance to the study of aging and collaborates in these endeavors with the National Institutes of Health, including the national Institute on Aging. The Outreach program of the Life Sciences Division can be contracted through the website. It operates a variety of programs and projects that support information exchange and encourage participation in the Division’s activities by the public, educators, and students.
National
Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness Sponsors physical-fitness events for older adults; these events vary by state. Ask for address and phone number of your state's association.
National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Part of the National Institutes of Health. Offers free publications, on exercise, diet, and cholesterol.
National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides free information about exercise and arthritis; large print available on request.
National
Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health Part of the National Institutes of Health. Call or write to receive free publications about health and fitness for older adults.
National
Osteoporosis Foundation Voluntary organization that promotes study and treatment of osteoporosis. Call to request free copy of "The Role of Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis," Guidelines for Safe Movement," and "Fall Prevention."
Northeast
Training Center for Senior Athletes (NETCSA) NETCSA provides training, instruction, and experiences to individuals 50 years old and older who compete or aspire to become competitive in sports. NETCSA is presenting a workshop for athletes 50 and over from June 23-25 2000 at Ithaca College.
The
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Provides "Pep Up Your Life," a free exercise booklet for older adults, in partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons.
United
States Department of Agriculture Call or write to receive free booklet about nutrition for older adults. To see an explanation of the food guide pyramid on the Internet, visit the website and choose "food guide pyramid," then choose "interactive food guide pyramid". The website also offers large-print version of food guide pyramid. |
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