| 288 | Wednesday, March 28, 2001 |
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| 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | |
| AAALF/Council on Aging and Adult Development |
| Older Adults and Frail Seniors: Exercise Programming and Holistic Health |
| This is a split program with the first part focusing on programming for
frail seniors. This program will identify specific guidelines for
developing successful exercise and wellness programs for frail populations.
Barriers to resident participation will be identified as well as specific
strategies for removing these barriers. Programs that will motivate
residents to take an active role in maintaining their optimal health in
body, mind, and spirit will also be discussed.
The second portion of this session will describe the holistic dimensions of
wellness (physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social) as the
audience participates in activities (fitness assessments, dance, challenge
activities, and relaxation techniques) that target each of the wellness
dimensions that are appropriate for older adults. |
Keyword(s): community-based programs, exercise/fitness, older adult/aging issues
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| Presider: Mark Hirsch, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
| Speakers: Kay Van Norman, Keiser Institute on Aging, Bozeman, MT; and Kathryn Wiggins, De Paul University, Chicago, IL |