National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Aged 50 and Older
Active Aging Partnership
Active Aging
Partnership
Active Aging Partnership

Blueprint
Organizations
Blueprint Organizations

Aging and Physical
Activity Links
Aging and Physical Activity Links

Conferences and
Future Events
Conferences and Future Events

Open Bulletin Board/
Questions about
Physical Activity
Open Bulletin Board/Questions about Physical Activity

Public Information/
Aging Tips
Public Information/Aging Tips

Physically Active
Role Models
Physically Active Role Models

Media Section
Media Section

Publications and
Other Resources
Publications and Other Resources

Downloadable
Presentations
about the Blueprint
Downloadable Presentations about the Blueprint

Partner Links
Partner Links

New Active Green
Environments Project
Partner Links

Qi Gong and
Tai Chi Project
Qi Gong and Tai Chi Project

About the Organization:

ACS Mission:

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

International Mission:

The American Cancer Society's international mission concentrates on capacity building in developing cancer societies and on collaboration with other cancer- related organizations throughout the world in carrying out the strategic directions of the American Cancer Society.

Contact Info:

American Cancer Society
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org

News and Events:

Weight Training Benefits Prostate Cancer Patients
Weight training relieves fatigue from treatments.

Exercise for Adults and the Elderly
News release on new recommendations about a well-rounded exercise program.

Resources on Aging and Physical Activity:

Active for Life Employee Wellness Program
This 10-week program encourages employees to be more active on a regular basis by setting individual goals and forming teams for motivation and support.

The Complete Guide to Nutrition and Physical Activity

Staying Active: Articles and Web Tools


Blueprint Grant Contact Information:

Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD
Department of Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
126 Louise Freer Hall
906 S. Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217)244-7122, Fax: (217)244-7322
E-mail:blueprint@kines.uiuc.edu

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