Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) is Canada’s leader in current research and program development for improved physical ability and healthy aging for older adults. It is a not-for-profit national research and education centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The CCAA is unique in Canada as it promotes physical activity and the well-being of older adults through a combination of basic and applied research, educational resources and community-based programs. Basic and Applied research activities are the foundation of the CCAA’s community-based physical activity classes for seniors and the leadership training courses for individuals who work with the ageing population. Basic research is conducted by researchers and graduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Community Outreach team is responsible for applied research which takes place off campus at the Mount.
Over 450 London seniors participate in CCAA exercise classes each week. The physical activity class model is based on research conducted at the CCAA and includes cardiovascular, strength, balance and flexibility training. More than 1000 people from across Canada are trained in CCAA leadership training courses each year. These courses are also evidence-based and introduce physical activity programs for seniors across the mobility spectrum.
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CCAA International News
The CCAA's Clara Fitzgerald presented information about the importance of sporting activities and physical activity even for the older people at a recent physical activity and sport conference in Cuba.
Click here to read the conference article.
Still exercising and independent at 95
By Heather Travis
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Some might say Elvins and Hanna Spencer have found the fountain of youth.
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Activity and Aging Community of Practice (AACoP) e-survey results are “IN”
This past August the AACoP was sent an e-survey using survey monkey to gather information about the community, the information they want more of and how the CoP can continue to grow and have an impact of physical activity programs in care facilities throughout Ontario and Canada.We had an overwhelming response of over 206 respondents in 22 weeks. Thanks to all of those who took the time to complete this e-survey. The results will continue to direct our CoP.
Attached are the survey results summarized. If you have any questions about the results or are interested in joining this community of practice – contact Clara Fitzgerald at cfitzge4@uwo.ca.
The AA CoP continues with their A.C.T.I.V.E. Guide webinar series. Just a reminder below is a listing of upcoming webinars. These webinar are intended to be for all of us to discuss questions/comments, etc within a network of other Community of Practice members and visitors.Please note the dates and times below and try to join us if you can.
These webinars are FREE and open to the general public
Wednesday November 18th– 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday December 2nd -– 2:30pm – 3:30pm
The webinar website: https://elearning.moh.gov.on.ca/activity
Audio: Call 1-866-355-2663 (toll free) or 416-212-0400 (GTA)
Conference Code: 7413272#
You should access both the website and the call in number for the above webinars. Feel free to participate Try to join the call about 15 minutes before the start time to work out any admin questions especially if this is your first webinar. A copy of the A.C.T.I.V.E. Guide is also attached for your reading pleasure.
CCAA delivers webinar on ACTIVE Practice Guidelines for Care Facilities
On Wed October 28th, Clara Fitzgerald- Program Director CCAA delivered a webinar on the”Uptake and Implementation of the ACTIVE Practice Guide”
This webinar was intended to foster discussion regarding the importance of evidence based physical activity programming in care facilities. Information was shared regarding the steps care facilities should adopt in order to implement the ACTIVE practice guidelines. For a review of the presentation click here. For more information about the ACTIVE Guide or to receive a copy of the ACTIVE guide please contact ccaa@uwo.ca
CCAA gets into the Halloween Spirit
MWF Combined Fitness Class lead by Debbie Devries celebrated a spooktacular
Halloween coffee hour after their regular exercise class this week. Class
participants were encouraged to come in costume. As you can see from the
photo above, the class participants did just that and had a great time.
CCAA Pole Walking Heads Out
This Fall the CCAA started a new exercise class - Urban Pole Walking to
bring this new class to the great outdoors. This new class was lead by CCAA's own certified Pole Walking Instructor Sarah Merkel. The response from the class and the exercise outdoors has been fabulous! This exercise class ends this week and we hope to lead another outdoor Pole Walking class in the spring.
Included in the photo are some of the class participants and seated is Sarah
Merkel - Pole Walking Instructor
Elvins Spencer turns 95
Long time participant at the CCAA Elvins Spencer celebrated his birthday
today October 28th after participating in his regular 8:15 combined exercise
class. Elvins and his wife Hanna (one year his senior) have been attending
exercise programs at the CCAA for the past 17 years - They joined the programs at the CCAA in February of 1992. Elvins has credited his longevit and good health to the participation in the exercise programs at the CCAA and also to the amazing group of friends he and Hanna have at the CCAA.
Todays event was coordinated by fellow classmate Bob Gladwell and many other
class participants helped out with all the decorations, speeches, cards,etc.
Happy 95th Birthday Elvins - We are so lucky to have you with us. Your
wit, conversation, smoozing and joy of life inspires us all - everyday.
Present in the Photo are: Bob Gladwell, Mary Lou Douglas, Hanna Spencer,
Elvin Spencer, Clara Fitzgerald
Are you a member of Facebook? To add the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging as a friend, type Ccaa Uwo into the search bar, and then click on “Add as Friend”.
To become a member of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging group on Facebook, type CCAA-Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging in the search bar, and then click on “Join Group”.
If you have any questions/problems, please contact Sarah Merkel at the CCAA, smerkel2@uwo.ca
CCAA takes research on the road
The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) is offering workshops in London and Ottawa for professionals working with aging adults.
Enjoying the Summer Sun without Suffering from the Heat
The cure for many cases of cabin fever is here: warm summer sun. Everything from barbecues to beaches bring people out in droves to enjoy the warm weather. But oftentimes, the summer brings more than bright, sunny days. It can also bring sweltering heat and unbearable humidity that makes even the brightest summer days seem dreary. These dog days of summer are hard on the body and can result in anything from heat stroke to heat exhaustion if above-normal temperatures are not taken seriously -- especially by the older adults.
View this helpful PowerPoint presentation about handling the heat by clicking here.
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Clara Fitzgerald
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Phone 519.661.1603
Fax 519.661.1612
Email: cfitzge4@uwo.ca
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