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A Decade of Successful Aging

Cal State Fullerton Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

April 29, 2008 :: No. 242

What:

Cal State Fullerton's Center for Successful Aging marks its 10th anniversary with a free, public conference and health fair Saturday, May 3.

When:

Saturday, May 3
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:

Room 199 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building

Schedule:

9:30 a.m.:
Introduction to the center, its programs and research with Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon and Roberta E. Rikli, dean of the College of Health and Human Development.
10:15 a.m.:
"Healthy Nutrition for Successful Aging," presented by nutrition specialist Sylvia Galleli. She will outline simple changes that can improve diets.
10:45 a.m.:
Interactive workshops
11:15 a.m.:
"Nurturing the Mind for Successful Aging," by C. Jessie Jones, professor of health science and co-director of the center. Jones will teach strategies to using the mind-body connection to take advantage of the brain's neuroplasticity.
11:45 a.m.:
"Nurturing the Body for Successful Aging," by Debra J. Rose, professor of kinesiology and co-director of the center. Rose will provide tips on how to add fun, daily activities to one's schedule to benefit the body.
12:15 p.m.:
Interactive workshops and health fair

Center:

The center conducts interdisciplinary research on issues related to healthy aging; provides training to prepare gerontologists, health care practitioners, rehabilitative specialists and fitness leaders to work with seniors; offers health, physical, psychological and functional assessments; conducts health, fitness and rehabilitation programs; collaborates and partners with community agencies; provides services to improve the quality of life of seniors; and serves as an advocate for affecting public policy related to healthy aging.

Programs:

  • Senior Fitness Program of individualized and group fitness classes
  • Balance and Mobility Program, a multidimensional approach to the assessment and treatment of balance-related problems
  • Health Promotion Program, including health education, physical and psychosocial assessments, massage therapy, therapeutic touch and mind-body exercises, including yoga and tai chi
  • Outdoor Explorations Program provides golf lessons, outings and tournaments.
  • The center also offers balance and mobility training classes at various Orange County locations.

Certificate:

The center also offers a Balance and Mobility Specialist Instructor Certificate Program designed to provide health care professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to develop and implement fall risk-reduction programs in their communities.

Information:

Online: http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/csa
Phone: 657-278-7012

E-mail:

successaging@fullerton.edu

Sponsors:

Center for Successful Aging, Health Science Department, Kinesiology Department and College of Health and Human Development

 

Media Contacts:
Center for Successful Aging, 657-278-7012 or successaging@fullerton.edu
Mimi Ko Cruz, Public Affairs, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu