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January 2010 :: MOST Resources
Exercise for Seniors
Downloadable Tools and Tips:
Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer.
Web Resources:
Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out more about
exercise for seniors.
10 Tips for Reaching Physical Activity Goals
Everydaychoices.org offers practical advice for combating inactivity and
securing one’s wellbeing through increased physical activity.
Senior Fitness Exercises Video Series
eHow teaches senior health and fitness exercises for stability, mobility,
flexibility, and strength for legs, arms and abs in this free online video
series.
Exercise and Fitness for Senior Citizens
An assortment of articles available on SeniorJournal.com offers tips and
useful advice to help encourage seniors to improve overall physical fitness, and
do it safely.
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide
The National Institute on Aging offers this downloadable book aimed at getting
seniors up and moving more so they can enjoy the benefits of an active
lifestyle.
Exercise for Older Adults
The NIH SeniorHealth Web site provides an informative guide to assist seniors
with starting any sort of physical activity program, complete with safety tips,
FAQs, exercise stories, videos and more.
Fitness Facts, Tips & Handouts
The American Senior Fitness Association provides selected short articles
containing important fitness and health information for seniors who are
beginning or expanding an exercise program.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
This site contains information on the benefits of exercise.
American Heart Association
This site contains information about the importance of physical activity for
older adults and those with disabilities.
familydoctor.org
Information on getting started with an exercise program, tips on how to safely
exercise, and types of exercises appropriate for the elderly population.
American College of Sports Medicine
Recommendations on how to begin and maintain an exercise regimen.
We have provided a list of resources which we
hope will assist you in your research. Please click on a link below to visit
any of these Websites.
Age Net
Alliance For
Aging Research
Alliance for
Retired Americans
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
American Association of
Retired Persons
American
Parkinson Disease Association
American Society on
Aging
Arthritis Foundation
Careguide
Children of
Aging Parents
Elder Rage
Go60.com
Little Brothers
- Friends of the Elderly
Meals on Wheels
National Academy of
Elder Law Attorneys
National Area Agencies on
Aging
National Association
for Continence
National
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National
Institute on Aging
Benefits
Check-Up
Medicare
Social Security
Administration
Companion Connection Senior Care Membership
Organization:
Companion Connection Senior Care
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