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There are several resources (brochures, websites, videos, workshops, programs) available for both healthcare providers and patients on increasing physical activity among older adults. Download a comprehensive list (pdf) of these resources here.

The following Educational Partners have helpful resources on their websites:

  • The American College of Sports Medicine www.acsm.org
  • The Active Aging Partnership www.agingblueprint.org
  • The American Geriatrics Society www.americangeriatrics.org/
  • The American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org
  • The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability www.ncpad.org
  • American Academy of Family Physicians www.aafp.org
  • The President's Challenge www.presidentschallenge.org

    In addition, several other National Blueprint Organizations have helpful resources:
  • Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
  • The Administration on Aging www.aoa.gov
  • Active Living Every Day www.activeliving.info
  • Human Kinetics Publishers www.humankinetics.com
  • Active For Life www.activeforlife.info
  • The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness www.fitness.org
  • The National Council on Aging www.ncoa.org
  • International Council on Active Aging www.icaa.cc
  • National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov
  • Steps to a Healthier US www.healthierus.gov
  • Healthy People 2010 www.healthypeople.gov
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation www.rwjf.org

    The most important resource for healthcare providers is to locate LOCAL resources of physical activity. Healthcare providers should contact their local Council on Aging, YMCA, or hospital fitness center to find out about their specific programs to increase physical activity among older adults.

    The First Step to Active Health Training Workshops for Professionals are available for individual facility training. Contact Phil Page at ppage@thera-band.com for more information.


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