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The “Feeling Great!” Wellness Program is an inspirational book describing a successful health care program for older adults. Created for people who desire a richer life, “Feeling Great!” is a program of everyday miracles--the regaining of body strength and movement and the expanding of physical abilities. Participants learn to improve their physical, emotional, and psychological health through a comprehensive wellness program. A training manual and self-help guide, this motivational volume looks at an effective program that allows older adults to learn about their health care needs and options, practice a daily exercise program suited to their abilities, develop supportive new friendships, increase their self-esteem, and overcome barriers of ill health, poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, and physical and emotional difficulties. The “Feeling Great!” Wellness Program for Older Adults offers a comprehensive view of a quality program through the eyes of both participant and instructor. The text can be used for personal interest as well as a training manual for professionals who work with older adults. Features Offered in The “Feeling Great!” Wellness Program for Older Adults: Over 40 photographs The interaction of medication, nutrition, and exercise Attitude and exercise guidelines Liability concerns Step-by-step program description Sample health care lectures covering topics such as diet and nutrition Exercise pointers for people with arthritis Contraindicative exercises Cardiovascular fitness routines Minimizing the risks of exercise Addressing the emotional and physical fears of exercise Handling diverse abilities within a group setting Nine different exercise activity routines Relaxation techniques Sample program materials including a participant activity profile and health history

Table of Contents:
Contents Preface Chapter I: Introduction to the “Feeling Great!” Program Birth of the “Feeling Great!” Program: One Instructor’s Challenge Program Description “Feeling Great!” Approach Addressing the Needs of the “Whole” Person Marketing Suggestions Ingredients Which Make “Feeling Great!” Program Special Why People Need the “Feeling Great!” Program Benefits of the Program Activities What a Successful Program Will Mean! Chapter II: The “Feeling Great!” Class Members “Feeling Great!” Participants Were Asked “How Has the Program Helped You?” Chapter III: Program Mechanics Barriers to Participation Specific Deterrents and Remedies The Interaction of Medication, Nutrition, and Exercise Motivation Ways to Instill Motivation Humor Attitude Guidelines Staffing Volunteer Involvement Fees Liability Chapter IV: Program Outline General Program Outline Apparatus Step by Step Description of the “Feeling Great!” Program Exercise Home Program Health Care Lecture Suggestions Health Care Information Resources Sample Health Care Lectures Chapter V: Exercise Outline Physical Fitness Five Important Phases of Exercise Routines Developing a Personal Fitness Plan Stretching Cardiovascular Fitness and Target Heart Rate Exercise Pointers From the YMCA Program “Twinges in the Hinges” An Exercise Program for People With Arthritis Fear of Exercise:Exercise for Those People Who Are Out of Shape and for Those Who Have Some Physical Pain Fitness--Minimizing the Risk Common Physical Problems and Interventions When Exercising Exercise Guidelines Fitness Leadership Handling Diverse Abilities and Interests in a Group Music Apparatus and Activities Used With Basic Exercise Patterns Fitness Exercises Chair Exercises Standing Exercises Walking (Cardiovascular Exercise) Routine Frisbee Exercises Broomstick Exercises Rubber Tubing Exercises Hand-Weight Exercises Mat Exercises Swimming and Water Exercises Active Games Relaxation Exercises Chapter VI: Program Materials Description of Forms Forms Chapter VII: Conclusion Problems/Solutions Universities for Growing Older/Growing Younger Ageless Aging References/Bibliography Exercise Aging and Related Subjects Health Care Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780866568210
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 232
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0866568212
  • Publisher Date: 01 Dec 1988
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 544 gr


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