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Home and Community Strategy 1
Identify professionals in the community who can serve as resources
for information and assistance to programs and groups working in
the area of aging and physical activity.
Tactics
Survey existing community guides for ideas and strategies.
Develop a registry of local physical activity specialists, health
educators, and other professionals.
Use this information to create a local community "yellow pages"
resource guide for consumers.
The guide should provide targeted, culturally appropriate information
about choosing and utilizing physical activity programs, accessing physical
activity experts, and identifying support systems and other resources.
National Organizations
American College of Sports Medicine (Lead Organization)
AARP, American Medical Association, American Society on Aging, faith-based
organizations, health departments, community centers, NAACP chapters, National
Association of Activity Professionals, National Council on the Aging, National
Recreation and Park Association, Visiting Nurse Associations of America,
YMCA/YWCA, and other organizations.
Organization Contributions
National programs would provide needed information about local experts.
A coalition of local organizations could develop and disseminate the community
guides. Funding sources may include local health providers, insurance companies,
and businesses.
Required Resources
Obtain access to existing databases and/or develop a new database.
Create a mechanism to disseminate information within the local communities.
Develop a new website and/or place information on existing websites.
Secure sponsorship for the community resource guide.
Success Factors
Volunteers
Comprehensive
Flexible
Sustainable
Progress Report
ACSM has developed Profinder, a web-based directory of experts who can be contacted to provide professional advice and assistance to individuals and groups with questions about aging and physical activity. ACSM is working through their regional chapter network to advertise the program and identify a comprehensive network of experts. Profinder currently has a database of 800 experts.
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