Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
CCAA Overview
Clara Fitzgerald
cfitzge4@uwo.ca
Leaders in Physical
Activity
Presentation
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DateAging
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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
CCAA Director with Hanna Spencer – Long time CCAA participant
(over 20 years) and soon to be 100 Dec 2013
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
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 _____.
__-35  10%
36-45  10%
46-55  10%
56-65  10%
66-75  10%
76-85  10% ….
Functional decline is manageable. Need to work for the
benefits – no pill to provide fitness benefits….
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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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
Ball workshop ….
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Benefits of Using Balls
• Improves core stabilization
• Improves balance, posture, body awareness and
coordination
• Can progressively increase or decrease the
intensity of each exercise by making slight
adjustments in body position
• Provide dynamic resistance
• Help to reduce stress on joints
• Can enhance the “fun” of exercise
• Can enhance strength, balance, flexibility and
cardio
Balls, Bands & Balance
For More Information:
Clara Fitzgerald
cfitzge4@uwo.ca
CCAA
http://www.uwo.ca/actage
www.ccaa-outreach.com