Free webinar on physical activity for those with chronic disease

On Thursday, December 15, the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community  will host a free webinar to discuss "The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines and Additional Recommendations for Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions." CAC Associate Professor Constance McCloy PT, EdD will be the presenter for this session.

The webinar, which will take place from 1:00-2:00pm EST, is sponsored by CAC and is offered through the American Society on Aging. 

The content will address the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, particularly as they relate to adults and older adults. Additional information will be provided regarding physical activity recommendations for older individuals who have the following health challenges: history of falls, knee osteoarthritis, osteoporosis.

Participants in this webinar will:

1. Learn the history of how the 2008 Guidelines were established;
2. Through case study examples, integrate the evidence supporting participation in specific amounts and types of physical activity associated with preventing chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer; also evidence re: prevention of falls, hip fracture and osteoporosis, loss of functional mobility, and depression;
3. Comprehend application of physical activity recommendations for individuals with common health-related challenges such as knee osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and history of falls.  

Dr. McCloy has been a practicing physical therapist for more than 30 years. Dr. McCloy’s research has included the implementation and evaluation of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) in Indiana and the identification and prevention of sports-related injuries in nationally-competing senior athletes.

One hour of CEU credit is available from the following:

• National Academy of Certified Care Managers
• National Board of Certified Counselors
• California Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors (with reciprocity with other states)
• Association of Social Work Boards
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences (with reciprocity with other states)
• California Board of Registered Nursing (with reciprocity with other states)
• American Occupational Therapy Association

 To register for this free learning event, please click here.