Exercise Programming for Older Adults
by Kay Van Norman
Exercise and Wellness for Older Adults, Second Edition, is an essential guide to developing, marketing and managing successful wellness programs for older adults. It helps readers shift from expectations of decline to an age-neutral focus on meeting the needs of clients at various levels of functional ability. It outlines how to increase program participation by overcoming common psychosocial barriers to engagement, and describes how to integrate all dimensions of well-being (physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational) into programs. This new edition also outlines strength and power training protocols and practical strategies to engage adults in resistance training. Finally, it gives readers field tested tools to improve programming in both senior living and community-based settings. This practical application resource provides descriptions and photos for 120 land-based exercises (chair, chair-assisted, low-impact aerobic, & resistance-training), and 72 water-based exercises complete with easy to follow underwater photos.
 
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Each curriculum is on a CD ROM providing everything necessary to give two 30-minute educational seminars on important health topics. You don't need a background in the topic area to give a quality presentation because eachseminar includes; a PowerPoint slide show, a summary brochure, a promotional flyer, interactive handouts, and instructions on effetively presenting the topic. The handouts, flyers and brochures can be duplicated for participants and the powerpoint presentations can be run from LCD projectors, made into slides, or printed on overheads. Expanded Curriculums include additional materials; Fall Prevention adds a fall risk-screening tool, Physical Activity & Independence adds a programming manual, and Whole Person Wellness adds a program manual and bulletin board materials.
 


REGULAR CURRICULUMS ($29.95 each)

Living Well with Diabetes - $29.95

Living Well with Osteoporosis - $29.95

Stress Management - $29.95

EXPANDED CURRICULUMS ($39.95 each)

Physical Activity & Independence - $39.95

Fall Prevention- $39.95

Whole Person Wellness - $39.95

 
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Chair Exercises for Improving Strength and Function

This 37 minute video is especially designed to improve physical function and the ability to perform the activities of daily living. Led by Kay Van Norman, older adult participants demonstrate mobility, range of motion, balance, coordination, and strength exercises. Ankle weights and large sponges are used for maximum effectiveness and fun. Perfect for use at home or in-group settings.

 
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Low-Impact Aerobics for Seniors

This 58 minute video is designed to improve overall physical condition. Led by Kay Van Norman, older adult participants demonstrate warm-up, low-impact aerobics, stretching, balance, coordination, and strength exercises set to pleasing music. Perfect for use at home or in a group setting.

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*Count Your Blessings
*One Step At A Time
*Rise To The Occasion
*Stop and Smell The Roses

The innovative Wellness Stations provide a self-directed wellness program that is accessible at all times, and when framed to compliment your décor truly become art with a purpose. This unique approach empowers individuals to take an active role in maintaining health and well-being, while providing a visual reminder of your organizations on-going commitment to wellness. Each professionally printed 18X24” station features an activity to improve physical function, blended with original artwork and positive affirmations promoting self-efficacy, self-responsibility and a positive approach to life’s challenges. They are carefully designed to integrate multiple dimensions of wellness with content that appeals to residents at varyingg stages of motivation. Finally, each station can be accompanied by a small “take-away” item that acts as a positive inspiration all day, and serves as a technique to track participation.
 
***New Low Price*** $29.95 each or $99 for set of 4. ***BONUS*** with each set ordered you'll receive a FREE Curriculum.

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