Active Older Adults

"This... manual provides a collection of 15 award-winning fitness programs for seniors. The ideas and activities, which have been gathered from programs across the country, are presented in a consistent and easy-to-understand format. Directions for implementing the programming ideas are included, as are sample charts, brochures, registration and safety forms, newsletters, and a listing of resources that will ensure a successful program. Active Older Adults presents a full spectrum of approaches to helping seniors get and stay fit. Some of the programs provide introductions to basic fitness principles while others explain how to lead older adults in specific activities, such as strength training, line dancing, and water walking. There are also low-stress programs for individuals with cardiovascular or joint problems."--BACK COVER.

Social Work Practice With Older Adults by Jill Chonody and Barbra Teater presents a contemporary framework based on the World Health Organization’s active aging policy that allows forward-thinking students to focus on client strengths and resources when working with the elderly. The Actively Aging framework takes into account health, social, behavioral, economic, and personal factors as they relate to aging, but also explores environmental issues, which aligns with the new educational standards put forth by the Council on Social Work Education. Covering micro, mezzo, and macro practice domains, the text examines all aspects of working with aging populations, from assessment through termination.

Aimed at personal trainers, physiotherapists & other fitness professionals working with senior adults, part 1 includes information on general issues, including nutrition, soft tissue care & exercise testing; while part 2 is a guide to specific injuries & methods for rehabilitation.

The older adult, anyone over the age of 50, is the fastest growing demographic in North America. For many, entering their golden years has many perks, including more time to pursue hobbies, that were not possible while they were raising their family, building a business or working in their chosen profession or occupation. Unfortunately, being an older adult also has significant challenges such as social isolation as their significant other dies and their children move away to pursue their own careers and raise their families. As well, the older adult can be faced with many acute and chronic health challenges that can hinder their joyful pursuit of high quality of life during their retirement years. Forever Active Older Adult Health and Fitness Playbook is written to help the older adult, or anyone that is interested, to live a healthier, more fit, active and fulfilling life. In an era of information overload, Forever Active Older Adult Health and Fitness Playbook is timely. It presents the information necessary in a clear and concise fashion so the older adult can understand the most common health challenges that they will face. It also presents fitness, nutrition, sleep and mental health advice that will help the older adults navigate through the challenges they face and presents a clear path to enhance the quality of life that they wish to live. It is said that a person is only old when they use age as an excuse. The Forever Active Older Adult Health and Fitness Playbook is an excellent resource for older adult to use to help them never have to use age as an excuse. "We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing! "Success is in the Doing" so get started today on a healthier, more fit and happier you. Benefits from Reading Forever Active Health and Fitness Playbook: - Prolonged and enhanced physically active lifestyle - Reduced body fat - Strengthened muscles and reduced joint pain and stiffness - Strengthened heart and reduced cardiovascular disease - Improved agility, balance and coordination - Fall prevention - Improved posture - Improved body image and self-esteem

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities.

The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality of life of many older people by providing additional safety and security while also supporting mobility, independent living, and social participation. The proposed book will be a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging that will serve as a statement of the current state-of-the-art and as a pointer to directions for future research and emerging technologies, products, and services.

"This book discusses the physical benefits of exercise and physical activity when aging without major diseases, making this book unique in the sense of its primary prevention focus"--