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Health Info
Vial of
Life
canisters now available
“Care provided by first responders
is a critical link in the Chain of Survival by providing
a rapid response to medical emergencies. This fact has made
the difference between life or death, countless times”.
In response to the increasing senior
population within our service area the Upper Arkansas Area
Agency on Aging has developed a program we believe will
assist first responders and emergency medical services personnel.
The Upper Arkansas Area Agency on
Aging is distributing Vial of Life canisters to seniors
(60 years of age & older) in Lake, Chaffee, Custer &
Fremont Counties free of charge. Vials will contain the
following:
• Instructions on how to complete
the Medical Information Sheet.
• The Medical Information Sheet
that lists patient’s medical illnesses, conditions,
medication(s), insurance and emergency contact information.
• Window sticker to alert medical
personnel of the presence of a Vial of Life on the premises.
To obtain a free Vial of Life or
for more information on this or other programs and services
provided by the Upper Arkansas Council of Governments/Area
Agency on Aging call toll free 1-877-610-3341.
Well
Over 60
Senior Health, Education
& Exercise Program
The Area Agency on Aging sponsors
a wide variety of Health, Education and Exercise Programs
intended to meet the physical needs of health conscious
seniors. Please contact us at aaareg13@amigo.net
for information on locations of the following programs or
to develop a program in your community.
- 9Health Fair
- Aquatic Exercise Program
- Strength Training Program
- Walking Program
- Tai Chi Program
- Seniors On The Move Exercise
Program
- Running Program
- Osteoporosis Screenings
Health-Related
Sites
Health Finders
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Nutrition
& Your Health
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines
/dga2000/ document/frontcover.htm
National
Institute of Health
http://health.nih.gov/
The
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
http://www.healthinaging.org/
American
Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/
Providing nutrition education and information
American
Senior Fitness Association
http://www.senior.org/
Fitness information, education, and training programs.
Be
Active for Life – AARP
http://www.aarp.org/activeforlife/
A campaign to get Americans age 50 and older physically
active.
Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition – FDA
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/
Consumer advice, programs, news, and more.
Center
for Nutrition Policy and Promotion – USDA
http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/
Includes healthy eating index, dietary guidelines, tips
for healthy meals, and more.
Exercise:
Feeling Fit for Life
http://www.niapublications.org/
National Institute on Aging – Information, tips, and
resources for keeping active.
Exercise
for Older Adults - NIH Senior Health
http://www.nihseniorhealth.gov
Exercise benefits, safety tips, and more.
Exercise
Video – NIA
http://www.niapublications.org/exercisevideo/index.asp
A program that includes stretching, balance, and strength-training
exercises.
Division
of Nutrition and Physical Activity – CDC
http://www.cdc.gov
Provides science-based activities for children and adults
that address the role of nutrition and physical activity
in health promotion and the prevention and control of chronic
diseases.
Pep
Up Your Life
http://www.fitness.gov/
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports –
Nutrition and exercise recommendations.
Surgeon
General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/
National
Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age
50 and Over - Active Aging Partnership
http://www.agingblueprint.org/
A guide written to support organizations and agencies’
work related to increasing physical activity among older
Americans
National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://www.nccam.nih.gov
NIH – Health information, research, training, clinical
trials, and more
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