Aging
and Physical Activity Links:
To place a link on this page send a message to:
Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Ph.D.
ISAPA President
wojtek@zajko.org
or
Michael E. Rogers, Ph.D
ISAPA Web Master
michael.rogers@wichita.edu
Information about aging and physical activity can be found at the following links:
National Expert Meeting on Qi Gong and Tai Chi
AARP Be Active For Life Program
Active For Life Initiative
ACSM homepage
Center for Healthy Aging (NCOA)
Exercise: A Guide From the National Institute on Aging
First Step to Active Health
Health Canada
Healthy People 2010
Human Kinetics
International Council on Active Aging
ISAPA homepage
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
MEDLINEplus Health Information: Exercise for Seniors
National Coalition for the Promotion of Physical Activity
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health: Exercise for Older Adults
National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Aging
New Active Green Environments Project (New AGE)
United States Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health
World Health Organization Guidelines for Physical Activity of Older Persons
Additional Information on Aging and Physical Activity is available
from several organizations. Click here to learn more.
Additional Information on Aging and Physical Activity is available from these
organizations:
The following nonprofit organizations offer exercise programs for older adults or information
about such programs. Most offer literature about exercise. Usually, single copies of pamphlets are free, but most
organizations charge for bulk orders.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
P.O. Box 1998
Des Plaines, IL 60017
Phone: 1-800-824-BONES
http://www.aaos.org
Professional association of surgeons who care for the body’s musculoskeletal system. Ask
for free publications about how to safely do exercises like walking or stretching if you have arthritis, osteoporosis,
or other musculoskeletal conditions, or if you have had a joint replacement.
American College of Sports Medicine
P.O. Box 1440
Indianapolis, IN 46206
http://www.acsm.org
Scientific and medical association of sports physicians, exercise scientists, and other health
professionals with an interest in exercise. Trains and certifies people to work with older adults. Send self-addressed,
stamped envelope for free brochures. Be sure to specify that you want material on exercise for older adults.
American Diabetes Association
1660 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703)549-1500
http://www.diabetes.org
Offers free pamphlets about exercise for people of all ages who have diabetes. Request "Exercise
and Diabetes," "Starting to Exercise," and "20 Steps to Safe Exercise."
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville, Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231-4596
http://www.Americanheart.org
Offers free pamphlets about exercise for people of all ages.
American Physical Therapy Association
111 North Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
http://www.apta.org
Request "For the Young at Heart" (free exercise brochure).
Arthritis Foundation
P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669
Phone: 1-800-283-7800
http://www.arthritis.org
Free pamphlet provides guidelines on how to protect joints during exercise; includes range-of
motion exercises for joint mobility, and others.
The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research
12330 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75243
http://www.cooperinst.org
Provides information about physical activity and other health topics.
Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 217-0960, then
press "3" when asked for selection
http://www.dswa.org//~dsusa/dsusa.html
Provides free pamphlets about exercises for older adults and others with disabilities. Examples
include wheelchair or armchair exercises for paraplegics and others; exercises for people with limited range of
motion; and endurance activities for amputees, with focus on correct balancing. Videotapes also available for price
of tape plus shipping and handling.
50plus Expeditions - "Adventure Travel for People Over 50"
415 Oakdale Road, Suite 215
Toronto, Ontario M3N 1W7 Canada
Toll-Free (USA & Canada): 1-866-318-5050
Worldwide: +1 (416) 749-5150
Fax: +1 (416) 749-8850
Email: info@50plusExpeditions.com
http://www.50plusExpeditions.com
An adventure travel company specializing in active trips to exotic destinations for people 50 and over.
Small groups, maximum 16 travelers. 50plus Expeditions is dedicated exclusively to travelers 50 and over who love adventure
and desire active itineraries around the globe designed specifically with them in mind.
50-Plus Fitness Association
P.O. Box D
Stanford, CA 94309
Phone: (650) 323-6160
http://www.50plus.org
Nonprofit organization that promotes fitness and active lifestyles for people 50 and older
through a variety of activities, including walks, fitness events, seminars, and newsletters. Membership costs $35.00
a year (people of any age may join). Provides information for people interested in starting a 50-Plus chapter in
their locale. Videos and books on fitness for older people also available, costs vary.
Health In Action
http://www.health-in-action.org/
Online access to health promotion and injury prevention resources in
Alberta including programs, contacts, research, links, listservs, conferences, news, and
feature articles. Health In Action is the ultimate networking resource for health promotion
and injury prevention practitioners in Alberta. Partners are the Alberta Centre for Active
Living and the Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research. Supported by Alberta Health
and Wellness.
International Association of Gerontology
Secretariat, International Association of Gerontology
Gerontology Research Centre
Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre
#2800 - 515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, Canada V3C 5K3
Phone: +1 (604) 268-7972
Fax: +1 (604) 291-5066
Email: iag@sfu.ca
http://www.sfu.ca/iag
The International Association of Gerontology was founded in 1950. Its objectives are to promote gerontological research in the biological, medical, behavioral, and social policy and practice fields; training of high quality personnel in the field of aging; and the interests of gerontological organizations in international matters. At present 63 societies in 60 countries are represented, with a combined membership exceeding 46,000. The IAG holds a World Congress every four years.
International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
3307 Trutch Street,
Vancouver BC
V6L 2T3
Phone: 604-734-4466
Toll Free: 866-335-9777
http://www.icaa.cc
The International Council on Active Aging is a community of like-minded professionals who
share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging baby
boomers and older adults within the six dimensions of wellness. The council supports these professionals with
education, information, resources, tools, so they can achieve optimal success.
Jewish Community Centers
(also appears as Young Men's Hebrew Association or Young Women's Hebrew Association
Check phone book for local listing; if unable to find, call national headquarters at the phone number below.
Phone: (212) 532-4949
http://www.jcca.org
Services differ from location to location; most offer a variety of exercise and physical
activity programs for older adults. All denominations welcome.
Mature Fitness Awards USA
621 East Park Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Offers 25 activities for older adults, from beginning exercisers to long-time fitness enthusiasts;
many of the activities are appropriate for (or can be adapted for) disabled participants. Adults age 50 and older
who engage in regular physical activity may receive awards through this program. Write for a registration form
and activity log.
Melpomene Institute
1010 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-642-1951 (phone)
651-642-1871 (fax)
http://www.melpomene.org
Melpomene strives to increase the knowledge and opportunities for girls and women in sports
and physical activity. Dedicated to research, education and publication, Melpomene offers information on aging
and exercise, larger women and physical activity, body image and menopause.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters
Life Sciences Division
Washington, DC 20024
http://weboflife.ksc.nasa.gov
The Life Sciences Division accomplishes research and technology engineering of relevance
to the study of aging and collaborates in these endeavors with the National Institutes of Health, including the
national Institute on Aging. The Outreach program of the Life Sciences Division can be contracted through the website.
It operates a variety of programs and projects that support information exchange and encourage participation in
the Division’s activities by the public, educators, and students.
National Association of Governor's Councils
on Physical Fitness
Pan American Plaza
201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 560
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone: (317)237-5630
http://www.fitnesslink.com/Govcouncil/
Sponsors physical-fitness events for older adults; these events vary by state. Ask for address
and phone number of your state's association.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
NHLBI Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: (301) 251-1222
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhlbi/nhlbi.htm
Part of the National Institutes of Health. Offers free publications, on exercise, diet, and
cholesterol.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse/NIAMS
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: (301) 495-4484
http://www.nih.gov/niams/healthinfo/
Part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides free information about exercise and arthritis;
large print available on request.
National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health
Bldg. 31, Rm. 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892-2292
Information Center: Toll Free Phone: 800-222-2225
http://www.nih.gov/nia
Part of the National Institutes of Health. Call or write to receive free publications about
health and fitness for older adults.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
1150 17th St. N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)223-2226
http://www.nof.org
Voluntary organization that promotes study and treatment of osteoporosis. Call to request
free copy of "The Role of Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis," Guidelines for Safe
Movement," and "Fall Prevention."
Northeast Training Center for Senior Athletes (NETCSA)
School of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Ithaca College
Contact Person:
John A. Sigg, Ph.D., PT
NETCSA Director
Ithaca College
319 Center for Health Sciences
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-3152
http://www.ithaca.edu/netcsa/
NETCSA provides training, instruction, and experiences to individuals 50 years old and older who compete or
aspire to become competitive in sports.
NETCSA is presenting a workshop for athletes 50 and over
from June 23-25 2000 at Ithaca College.
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
DHHS/OS/OPHS
200 Independence Ave., SW
HHH Bldg.
Room 738 H
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: (202) 690-9000
http://www.os.dhhs.gov
Provides "Pep Up Your Life," a free exercise booklet for older adults, in partnership
with the American Association of Retired Persons.
United States Department of Agriculture
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
1120 20th St., NW
Suite 200 North Lobby
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)418-2312
http://www.usda.gov/fcs/cnpp.htm
Call or write to receive free booklet about nutrition for older adults. To see an explanation
of the food guide pyramid on the Internet, visit the website and choose "food guide pyramid," then choose
"interactive food guide pyramid". The website also offers large-print version of food guide pyramid.
