FEBRUARY NEWS FROM THE ALBERTA CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING
FEBRUARY 2009 ISSUE OF WELLSPRING NOW AVAILABLE
Over the next three decades, the proportion of older adults age 65+ in
Canada is projected to nearly double. Given the key role of physical
activity in the health of older adults, it’s important that long-term care
and other older adult housing facilities offer adequate physical activity
opportunities to their residents.
The following topics are covered:
• The aging population’s need for physical activity
• Previous research on physical activity programs at long-term care
facilities in Canada
• Authors’ study on older adult housing facilities in Atlantic Canada
• Findings from the study
• Discussion and suggestions for facilities
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/wellspring/2009/feb-long-term
-care.html
REGISTER FOR THE CENTRE'S 2009 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FORUM
Registration is now open for the Centre’s 2009 Physical Activity Forum.
This year’s topic: “Is Sweat the Best Antidepressant? The Case for Physical
Activity as an Antidote for Depression.” The keynote speaker is our research
affiliate Guy Faulkner, who has a rich background in the fields of mental
health and physical activity.
The Forum is in Edmonton on May 26 and in Calgary on May 27. Calgary’s Forum
is presented in partnership with Mount Royal College.
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/news/physical-activity-forum/2009-mental-h
ealth/index.html
MARCH 27 CAAWS WORKSHOP: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR
WOMEN 55-70
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical
Activity (CAAWS) is delivering this free workshop in Edmonton on March 27
for practitioners and professionals who work with women aged 55 to 70.
Women 55-70 realize that they need to invest in their health now to stay
healthy as they age. However, reaching these women can be difficult. And
current physical activity and sports programming could do more to attract
these women and keep them involved. This free workshop will help shed light
on the issue and provide concrete direction for how to move forward.
The Alberta Centre for Active Living is co-hosting this event.
To RSVP, please provide your name and job title, the name of your
organization, your phone number and e-mail address to Lynda Matthews-Mackey:
780-427-6949 | [log in to unmask]
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/news/events.html
CENTRE RESEARCH AFFILIATE AWARDED $5 MILLION GRANT
We’re delighted to announce that our research affiliate, Neville Owen of the
University of Queensland, has been awarded a $5.39 million grant from the
Australian government for his research project “Sitting Less and Moving
More: Population Health Research to Understand and Influence Sedentary
Behaviour.”
Congratulations Dr. Owen!
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/media/media/rel09/_files/nhmrc-2010-program-grants-l
ist.pdf
NEW AHLN RESOURCES: MENTAL HEALTH COMMON MESSAGES
The Alberta Healthy Living Network (AHLN) has developed these new resources
that link common messages about mental health with common messages about
active living, healthy eating and tobacco use.
These mental health common messages are intended for use by practitioners
working in the areas of health promotion and chronic disease prevention.
http://www.ahln.ca/mhcommonmessages.cfm
ACHSC SCHOOL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2009
This year’s symposium on school health in Alberta will showcase many great
projects and leaders from across Alberta and will examine ways to
collaboratively improve the health and education outcomes of students.
March 23-24 in Edmonton, Alberta. Hosted by the Alberta Coalition for
Healthy School Communities along with the Alberta School Board Association.
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?i=ec21dac8-40ee-488a-91df-2c
5ec88913b4
VISIT OUR EVENTS WEBPAGE FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our Events webpage to find out more about workshops, symposia,
conferences and other events coming up in March, April and beyond.
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/news/events.html
VISIT OUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION ROUND-UP
Every week, the Centre rounds up recent research, resources, and stories in
the media about physical activity. Visit the round-up to keep up to date.
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/library/roundup/index.html
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Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and is supported by the
Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation and the Government of
Alberta.
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