Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Western Senior Alumni Presentation
October 22nd, 2013
Clara Fitzgerald, Director
Leaders in Physical
Activity
Presentation
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Date Aging
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Who We Are
A research and
education centre
within the Faculty of
Health Sciences at
Western University in
London, Ontario, CA
since 1989.
Leaders in Physical Activity and Aging
Our Mission
To develop, encourage and
promote an active, healthy
lifestyle for Canadian adults that
will enhance the dignity of the
aging process
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Qo6QNU8kHxI
Last 10 years video
What We Do
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Research
Knowledge Translation
Education and Training
Model Physical Activity Programs
Program delivery to older people
Fitness Appraisals
Student placements and
internships
•  Evaluation
•  Social media strategies
Knowledge Translation
Research
Division
TRANSLATION
Community
Outreach Division
Dr. Mike Evans – Canada
231/2 hours
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watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo
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Discussion
How old would you say you are if you didn’t actually
know your birthday?
Why?
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The reality is we are all aging, regardless of
gender or ethnic makeup!
Physiological Functional Decline
1% loss in S,B,F, CR and metabolism per ____ after the age of
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__-35 ð 10%
36-45 ð 10%
46-55 ð 10%
56-65 ð 10%
66-75 ð 10%
76-85 ð 10% ….
Functional decline is manageable. Need to work for the
benefits – no pill to provide fitness benefits….
Age Pyramids
Canada 2009 and 2036
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Inactivity Rates (2009-2010)
80
70
60
50
Females
40
Males
30
Total
20
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50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Adapted from: Public Health Agency of Canada (2011); using 2009-10 data from the
Canadian Community Health Survey (Statistics Canada).
Risks Associated with Inactivity
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Falls in older age
Premature death
Heart disease
Obesity
High blood pressure
Adult-onset (type II) diabetes
Osteoporosis
Stroke
Depression and Anxiety
Colon cancer
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Good News -Benefits of Activity
•  Prevent chronic disease (high blood
pressure, heart disease, diabetes, breast &
colon cancer, osteoporosis), and premature
death
•  30-60% reduction in risk of age-related
functional losses, disability and loss of
independence
•  Improves confidence
•  Reduce risk of falling
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Physical Activity & Chronic Conditions
•  Physical activity decreases the risk of
several major diseases & physical
conditions associated with mental
illness.
•  All but for the most frail can
participate in some way (e.g. walking)
•  Physical activity can involve minimal
cost if proven activities requiring
limited resources & support are used
(e.g. run, walk, swim, bike)
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•  Systematic Review of Literature:
•  Relationship between physical activity of healthy communitydwelling older (>65 yrs)adults and outcomes of functional
limitations, disability, or loss of independence.
Regular Aerobic Activity Confers a
Reduced Risk of Functional Limitations
and Disability in older age
Probability of :
•  disability
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•  dependence
•  limitations
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Physical Activity Level
3
•  Relevant to all apparently healthy adults aged 65 and older:
•  Accumulate 150 min of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise
per week;
•  Muscle and bone strengthening activities at least 2 days per week;
•  Those with poor mobility should perform balance-enhancing
activities to prevent falls;
•  Dose-response relationship.
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for
Older Adults - 65 Years and Older
2011 Canadian Physical Activity
Guidelines
COPYRIGHT © 2012 CANADIAN
SOCIETY FOR
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
www.csep.ca/guidelines
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Guidelines Video
CCAA’s Motivation Video
Education and Training
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Restorative Care Education and Training (RCET)
Functional Fitness for Older Adults (FFOA)
Functional Fitness for Adult Day Programs (FF-ADP)
Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP)
Home Support Exercise Program – Facilitator (HSEP-F)
Seniors Fitness Instructor Course (SFIC)
Get Fit for Active Living Facilitator (GFAL-F)
Post Rehab Exercise for Stroke Workshop (PRES)
Functional Activity Measures (FAM)
Functional Fitness for Falls Prevention (FFF P)
CONFERENCES Research to Action
Leaders in Physical Activity and Aging
Some Sample Ball Exercises
Balls $2.50
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National Geographic – Secrets of Longevity
•  http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0511/sights_n_sounds/
index.html
For More Information:
Clara Fitzgerald
cfitzge4@uwo.ca
CCAA
http://www.uwo.ca/actage
www.ccaa-outreach.com