International Council on Active Aging

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Active aging weeks

Active Aging Week: September 20 - September 26, 2010

Last minute planning
Countdown to Active Aging week (PDF) NEW

FREE campaign support materials and tools
2009 Fact sheet (PDF)
2009 Frequently asked questions
2009 Host registration form (PDF)
2009 Media advisory for host sites (Doc) NEW

Planning guides
How to request a proclamation or a letter from a public official to recognize Active Aging Week
Start the publicity machine for Active Aging Week (PDF)
2009 Set your goals for Active Aging Week (PDF)
2008 Plan for Active Aging Week
How to get the most out of your involvement in Active Aging Week
The value of partnerships for Active Aging Week (PDF)
Launch your planning cycle for Active Aging Week 2007 (PDF)
Develop your marketing plan for Active Aging Week (PDF)
How to solicit donations for Active Aging Week (PDF)
How to write a press release (PDF)
Active Aging Week: prepare your action plan (theme and 12-week plan) (PDF)
Overview of 2006 campaign and programs examples (PDF)
Overview of 2007 campaign and programs examples (PDF)
Overview of 2008 campaign and programs examples (PDF)
Guide to ICAA Active Aging Week professional resources (PDF) NEW

Planning worksheets
Planning checklist for Active Aging Week host (Doc)
Active Aging Week marketing matrix (Doc)

Promotional materials
2009 Active Aging Week logo (jpeg image)
2009 Active Aging Week logo (tif image)
2009 Active Aging Week Posters
2009 Customize Fact Sheet, general (Doc)
2009 Customize Fact Sheet, donors and sponsors (Doc)
2009 Calendar announcements (Doc)
2009 Host site press release (Doc) NEW
2009 Certificate of participation to give residents or members (PDF. Large file)
2009 Certificate of participation for organization (PDF. Large file)
Sample past press release (Doc)
2010 version: Changing the Way We Age (Powerpoint presentation)

Program profiles
Incentives reward participation during Active Aging Week (PDF)
Outdoor walks for Active Aging Week (PDF)
The Busy Bees of Active Aging Week (PDF)


Incentives reward participation during Active Aging Week

Resources for activities
Brain Aerobics class stimulates the mind (PDF)
Client handout: 10 Exercises for the brain (PDF)
Client handout: Get active (PDF)
How to select an age-friendly personal trainer (PDF)
How to select an age-friendly fitness facility (PDF)

Walking theme
AARP’s 10-week walking program Coordinator’s Guide
Client handout: Check your walking pattern (PDF)
Client handout: Daily activity walking log (PDF)
Client handout: Step log (PDF)
Count the steps to motivate walking (PDF)
Transform walking into the highlight of each day (PDF)
Walking for fitness (PDF)
ICAA Walking website

Balance training for fall prevention theme
Ezy tai chi: A simpler practice for seniors (PDF)
Lesson plan for a balance class (PDF)
Strength and balance training: a program for older adults (PDF)

Rewards
The President's Challenge Awards program

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