International Council on Active Aging

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Age-friendly guides

ICAA's Age-Friendly Philosophy designates programs that provide the information, access and motivation people need to become and stay active. As individuals move through the aging process, they also move through levels of functional ability. The Age-Friendly Philosophy moves with them, highlighting areas for the older athlete, those who are active now or just getting started, and people who need a little help or a lot of help.

Age-friendly fitness facility locator

Find a facility that is age-friendly, based on ICAA and universal design criteria, by clicking on a state or province. The locator identifies places (for example, a retirement community, hospital wellness center or health club) with structural design, equipment and staff that welcome older adults. ICAA Functional levels help users choose the right capabilities.

To access locator, click here.

How to select an age-friendly fitness facility

Available online or as a PDF, this pamphlet presents the criteria for age-friendly facilities in a checklist format so older adults can evaluate a facility, and physicians, social workers, allied health professionals or family members can offer informed referrals.

To access "How to select an age-friendly fitness facility" click here.

How to choose an age-friendly personal trainer

A qualified personal trainer can design safe exercise programs appropriate to the client, whether frail or athletic. The two-part guide contains qualifications to look for and questions to ask a prospective trainer. An online and PDF resource for physical therapists, physicians, allied health professionals as well as older adults and their families.

To access "How to choose an age-friendly trainer" click here.

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