Healthy Aging Training Programs Offered Through Colorado’s
Academy for Older Adult Wellness
May 13, 2008 - DENVER - The Academy for Older Adult Wellness
will hold its fourth annual master-level training program
for professionals working with aging populations to manage
arthritis and pain associated with arthritis.
The training will be held at the Spring Valley Campus of
Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs June 2-7.
Workshops will provide training to assist older adults in
improving balance, reducing pain and stiffness, and
increasing confidence.
The registration deadline for the training is Friday, May
16. Contact Megan Garcia at 720-331-2371 for registration
information.
The academy invites participation from organizations
interested in providing programming designed especially for
baby boomers and older adults, physical and recreational
therapists, recreation specialists, nurses, activity
directors, fitness instructors, and others in the field of
healthy aging and wellness.
Professionals will increase their skill levels by receiving
training in evidence-based and best practice programs to
take back to their communities. Upon completion of the
program, participants will be able to conduct programs in
their local recreation/senior centers, work sites, assisted
living/nursing homes, clinics/hospitals, churches or other
community facilities.
Training classes will include N’Balance, Arthritis
Foundation Exercise Program, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic
Program, Tai Chi for Older Adults from the Arthritis
Foundation, and Healthier Living, also known as Chronic
Disease Self-Management.
Kathy Jensen, vice president of programs for the Arthritis
Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter, attended last year’s
academy of more than 100 participants and is a co-sponsor of
this year’s academy.
Jensen said, “We are so excited to be able to offer these
training opportunities. There is such a need throughout
Colorado communities to provide safe and effective programs
for baby boomers and older adults with trained certified
trainers conducting classes that have helped people take
control of their own health.”
The academy, directed by the Consortium for Older Adult
Wellness, has trained more than 600 community professionals.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment was
one of the original creators of the academy.
All classes offer CEU credits and include certifications and
manuals. Technical support also is provided after the
training.
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