| 563 | Friday, March 16, 2007 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:310 |
| AAPAR/Council on Aging and Adult Development |
| Symposium: Evidence and Experience-Based Training for Frail Older Adults |
| The aim of this activity and application oriented symposium is to introduce the concept of “Evidence-Based Practice” and its relevance to HPERD professionals, and to demonstrate exercises for working with older adults with a diagnosis of “frailty” and/or Parkinson’s disease from the perspective of a practitioner who runs community-based exercise programs for frail older adults. The symposium will summarize the current evidence base on the effectiveness of exercise interventions for older adults with a diagnosis of “frailty” and/or Parkinson’s disease. Intended audience: HPERD practitioners working with older adults in community-based settings; administrators; consumers. |
Keyword(s): aging/older adult issues, disease prevention/wellness, health promotion
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| Speakers: Ruth Haynes, Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, Campbell, CA; and Mark A. Hirsch, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC |
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Speakers: |
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Evidence-based Exercise Interventions for Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease
Mark A. Hirsch, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC |
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Promoting Community-Based Exercise among Frail Older Adults
Ruth Haynes, Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, Campbell, CA |
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