Two senior programs were implemented this year: Get Up and Play and Live 2 Learn Next Steps. The programs focused on physical activity and heart-healthy eating, and were kicked off with a community "Walk Around the Block" with the American Heart Association. In addition, the seniors participated in chair aerobics, which they enjoyed the most. Participants in the Get Up and Play program also worked out with fitness center staff. In addition, the seniors received healthy "Meals on Wheels" lunches, as well as materials and information on healthy lifestyles for mature adults. Discussions on healthy eating behaviors also occurred during chair aerobic sessions.
Program Information
Name of program
Live 2 Learn Next Steps
Get Up and Play
Program start and end date
10/1/2003 to 11/5/2003
9/22/2003 to 11/5/2003
Number of times program met per week
2
2
Number of participants (total)
18
16
Number of male participants
6
6
Number of female participants
12
10
Target group
Adult
Adult
Program focus
Physical Activity
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Heart-Healthy Eating
Blood Pressure
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Cholesterol
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Location of activities
Classes
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Fitness center
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Senior center
Other
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Materials used
Information Handout
Lesson
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Activity
Menus
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Other
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Public Visibility
Internal efforts to promote Hearts N' Parks programs:
Other: Flyers
External efforts to promote Hearts N' Parks programs:
Media Coverage:
Print
Special Event(s):
N/A
Number of presentations: N/A
Other: City newspapers
Partners
Partners who contributed to adult programs:
Partner Name
Partner Contribution
American Heart Assocation
Conducted a "Walk Around the Block" event in the City of Gary.
Hudson Campbell Fitness Center
Fitness staff conducted the chair aerobics sessions and spoke about healthy eating and physical fitness benefits.
Performance Measures
Get Up and Play Senior participants showed significant improvement in heart-healthy eating knowledge, overweight/obesity knowledge, heart-healthy eating attitude, and overweight/obesity attitude.
Live 2 Learn Next Steps Senior participants showed significant improvement in heart-healthy eating knowledge and overweight/obesity knowledge, as well as attitudes toward heart-healthy eating and overweight/obesity. Moderate improvement was observed in heart-healthy eating behavior.
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