Appendix D: resources.Resources Below are examples of some nonprofit organizations that offer information about exercise and exercise programs for older adults. * American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 6300 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018-4262 Phone: 1-800-824-BONES Internet: http://www.aaos.org Ask for free publications about how to exercise safely. * American College of Sports Medicine '''Founded in 1954, the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 international, national and regional members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational P.O. Box 1440 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440 Phone: 317-637-9200 Internet: http://www.acsm.org * American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1-800-342-2383 Internet: http://www.diabetes.org Offers free pamphlets about exercise for people of all ages who have diabetes, including "Exercise and Diabetes," "Starting to Exercise," and "20 Steps to Safe Exercise." * American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231-4596 Phone: 1-800-242-8721 Internet: http://www.americanheart.org Offers free pamphlets about exercise for people of all ages. * American Physical Therapy Association The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 Phone: 1-800-999-2782 Internet: http://www.apta.org Request "For the Young at Heart" (free exercise brochure). Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 Phone: 1-800-568-4045 Internet: 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. * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: 1-800-311-3435 Internet: http://www.cdc.gov Part of US Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS . Offers physical activity tips and the Surgeon General's Report: "Physical Activity and Health." * Jewish Community Centers (also appears as Young Men's Hebrew Association or Young Women's Hebrew Association.) Check phone book for local listing, or call national headquarters at the phone number below. Phone: (212) 532-4949 Internet: http://www.jcca.org Most locations offer a variety of exercise and physical activity programs for older adults. All denominations welcome. * National Association of Health and Fitness c/o Be Active New York State 65 Niagra Square, Room 607 Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 583-0521 Internet: http://www.physicalfitness.org Sponsors physical-fitness events for older adults. Ask for address and phone number of your State's association. * National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute NHLBI NHLBI, n.pr See National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Information Center P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 Phone: (301) 592-8573 Internet: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov Part of the National Institutes of Health. Offers free publications, on exercise, diet, and cholesterol. * National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, or NIAMS, is an institute of the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse 1 AMS AMS - Andrew Message System Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 Phone: 1-877-22-NIAMS Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov Part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides free information about exercise and arthritis; large-print copies available on request. * National Institute on Aging The National Institute on Aging is a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Formed in 1974, NIA's mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research. It is the primary U.S. Bldg. 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892-2292 Information Center: Phone: 1-800-222-2225 TTY: 1-800-222-4225 Internet: http://www.nia.nih.gov Part of the National Institutes of Health. Call or write to receive free publications about health and fitness for older adults. * National Osteoporosis Foundation The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is an American voluntary health organization dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.. 1232 22nd Street NW. Washington, DC 20037-1292 Phone: (202) 223-2226 Internet: http://www.nof.org Call to request free copy of "The Role of Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis," "Guidelines for Safe Movement," and "Fall Prevention." * National Senior Games Association P.O. Box 82059 Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2059 Phone: (225) 766-6800 Internet: http://www.nsga.org Conducts summer and winter National Senior Games--The Senior Olympics. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is an American government organization that aims to "promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports". 200 Independence Avenue SW. Department W, Room 738 H Washington, DC 20201 Phone: (202) 690-9000 Internet: http://www.fitness.gov Provides "Pep Up Your Life," a free exercise booklet for older adults, in partnership with AARP AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan national organization dedicated to "enriching the experience of aging"; membership is open to people age 50 or older. Founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus as American Association of Retired Persons, AARP now has over 30 million . * YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. and YWCA Check phone book for local listings. Services vary from location to location; many offer exercise programs for older adults, including endurance exercises, strength exercises, water exercises, and walking. |
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