Resource List: Wellness, Self-Care, Exercise & Aging with Disability
List #: 1
Entered: 9/02/94
Book: Exercise and Older Adults
Author: National Eldercare Institute on Health Promotion
Send: AARP
601 E Street, N.W.
5th Floor, Building B
Washington, DC 20049.
Info: 202-434-2200
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Entered: 9/02/94
Book: A Resource Guide for Fitness Programs
Pages: 116
Content: Offers an approach to fitness programming for the older adult,
including tips on how to assess individual, social, and
institutional barriers to programming. The guide addresses
walking programs, fitness fairs, and fitness education.
Cost: Order No. 2019, $5.00 Plus $2.00 shipping and handling.
Send: National Council on the Aging
Department 5087
Washington, DC 20061-5087.
Info: 202-479-1200
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Entered: 9/02/94
Book: Body Recall: A Program of Physical Fitness for the Adult
Audio cassette to accompany book
Author: Chrisman, D.
Pages: 205
Published: 1994
Content: Offers various movement and strength exercises that can be
done sitting, standing or lying down, as well as information
on body mechanics, including proper posture, and avoiding
injury from falls. Large print, illustrations, explicit
exercises for varying physical abilities, lesson plans ranging
from basic movement to challenging and demanding physical
activity, falls and recovery, foot care and body maintenance.
Cost: $21.00 including shipping and handling $6 instructional tape
to accompany the textbook.
Send: Body Recall, Inc.
P.O. Box 4122
Berea, KY 40403
Info: 606-986-2181, Dorothy Chrisman
List #: 4
Entered: 9/02/94 Book: Water Workouts
Authors: Knopf, K., Fleck, L., & Martin, M.
Pages: 136
Published: 1992
Content: Guide to water exercise programs for fitness which includes an
extensive choice of water exercises, all performed in the
shallow end of the pool and adaptable to individual needs.
Suggestions included for programs on various levels of exercise
and each exercise is illustrated. A non-impact exercise way to
improve one's physical fitness levels without subjecting the
body to the stress often associated with jogging, weight
training, and/or aerobic dancing.
Provides a menu of different exercises from which to develop an
individualized fitness program based on personal goals. Sample
exercise programs are suggested for the novice, intermediate
and advanced participant. Exercise routines are provided for
people involved with particular sports or people who have
various types of medical conditions or disabilities.
Water helps support the body without stress to the joints and
ligaments. Every exercise is isokinetic (equal resistance
throughout the movement).
Send: Hunter Textbooks, Inc.
823 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Info: 919-725-0608
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Entered: 9/02/94
Audio Cassette: Seatworks
Minutes: 35
Content: A workout to music for seated individuals designed to
accommodate a wide range of ages and capabilities. An
accompanying manual gives specific suggestions for use with
older adults and includes written instructions and
illustrations of each exercise. Easily tailored to individual
ability.
Send: Kimbo Educations
Box 477
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Info: 800-631-2187
List #: 6
Entered: 9/20/94
Audio Cassette: Sittercise
Minutes: 35
Produced: 1982
Content: The program begins with 1) stretching activities designed to
stretch the tendons, ligaments and muscles while preparing for
exercise; 2) warm-up activities are designed to gradually
introduce and intensify the exercise sessions and familiarize
the participants with movement opportunities; 3) fast-paced
activities incorporated to achieve aerobic or near-aerobic
pulse rates; 4) cool-down activities which aid in slowing the
participants down gradually and preparing for the recovery
phase; 5) relaxation training activities which are included so
participants learn how to eliminate residual muscle tension.
Using the carotid pulse, everyone can learn for themselves how
they respond to exercise.
The unique aspect of this cassette is that it is designed to
accommodate the widest possible audience by allowing the user
to make a customized tape by choosing the appropriate bands
from the original tape. For example, wheelchair users unable
to use their legs will only want to utilize the bands that
require upper arm and shoulder movements and eliminate the one
band where there are stand-up and sit-down exercises. If you
are unable to use your legs, you would want to eliminate the
bands that deal with leg and foot work. Included are
information sheets which illustrate each exercise.
Send: Kimbo Educations
Box 477
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Info: 800-631-2187
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Entered: 6/15/94
Audio Cassette: Wheelchair Workout with Janet Reed with 43-page Information
Manual with illustrated fitness and nutrition tips.
Minutes: 30
Produced: 1983
Content: Conducted by a woman with a disability who uses a scooter.
This program of upper body exercises can be done from a
wheelchair, scooter, sturdy chair or standing up. Format is
divided into three parts: warm-up, work-out, cool-down.
Exercises are designed to increase muscle strength and
endurance and promote flexibility of joints.
The work out has 47 different movements including extensions,
stretches, twists, reaches and range of motion. All done from
a sitting position. On one side of the tape is the exercise
narration with music. On the other side is music only,
allowing to tailor new or additional exercises.
Cost: Cassette and manual $18.75, cassette only $10.50,
Information manual only $8.25
Send: Wheelchair Workout
12275 Greenleaf Avenue
Potomac, MD 20854
Info: 301-279-2994 - Janet Reed
List #: 8
Entered: 9/03/94
Video: Fitness and Independence with Janet Reed
Minutes: 14
Produced: 1991
Content: Conducted by a woman with a disability who uses a scooter.
This program of upper body exercises can be done from a
wheelchair, scooter, sturdy chair or standing up. Short tape
demonstrates upper body exercises and includes quite a bit of
biographical information on the instructor, Janet Reed.
Cost: $17.45 video
$23.70 video and Information Manual mentioned above
$34.20 video, audio tape and Information Manual mentioned
above all prices include 1st class postage/handling
Send: JSR Enterprises, Inc.
12275 Greenleaf Avenue
Potomac, MD 20854
Info: 301-279-2994 - Janet Reed
List #: 9
Entered: 9/0/94
Video: Focus on Fitness - Stay Fit for Life
Minutes: 45
Content: Exercise program for adults over 50, developed by a health and
fitness professional. The exercises are mild to moderate
intensity and can be modified for different fitness levels.
The entire class can be done sitting or standing or both.
There is a significant amount of lower and upper extremity
exercises. Tape shows an exercise class which includes:
warm-up of limbering movements and static stretches (10
minutes); peak period of muscle strengthening and free standing
floor movements (20 minutes); cool-down stretches (10
minutes); relaxation (5 minutes).
Cost: $19.95 plus $3.95 shipping and handling per order
Send: Downtown Atlanta Senior Services
607 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30365
Info: 404-872-9191, Tena Eddy-Pully
List #: 10
Entered: 9/02/94
Audio Cassette: Keep Fit While You Sit
Minutes: 35
Content: Offers seven minutes of warm-up exercises, followed by 20
minutes of aerobics for the different parts of the upper body,
and then an eight-minute cool- down. A more advanced workout
designed to increase circulation, respiratory capacity,
flexibility, muscle tone and strength. Not age specific.
Cost: $29.95
Send: Avenues Unlimited, Inc.
1199K Avenida Acaso
Camarillo, CA 93012.
Info: 800-848-2837
List #: 11
Entered: 9/02/94
Video: Let's Get Fit
Minutes: 60
Content: Video fitness program set to music, specifically designed for
the older adult. It provides guidance for use with groups or
individuals. For people who are ambulatory and have good
balance as well as good use of upper and lower extremities.
Cost: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
Send: Shepherd's Center
5200 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Info: 816-444-1121
List #: 12
Entered: 9/15/94
Video: Swing Into Shape
Length: Three 30-minute routines
Content: A low intensity non-aerobic exercise program that includes
three different levels of non-aerobic, low- intensity
exercises to choose from that allow participants to build
endurance overtime. Designed for use by older adults and
those with physical disabilities who have use of both upper
and lower extremities as well as relatively good trunk
balance.
Level I - Exercises are done while seated in a chair.
Level II - Most exercises are done while seated, but
some are performed while standing using a chair for support.
Level III - Primarily performed while standing,
this routine does have a few exercises from a seated
position.
Each routine begins with warm-up, followed by continuous
movement and a cool-down period. Each level can stand alone as
a separate exercise class.
Cost: $39.95 for complete, three-level program or
$14.95 for additional exercises for level I, II or III
(specify), plus $4.00 shipping and handling. Checks
payable to: Lutheran Hospital - La Crosse.
Send: Lutheran Hospital - La Crosse
Product Marketing
1910 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601-9980
Info: 800-362 -9567, extension 4787 and to order by phone with
credit card
List #: 13
Entered: 9/13/94
Articles: Becoming an Intelligent Consumer of Physical
Therapy Service in Polio Network News
Author: Weiss, M.T.
Pages: 9
Published: Winter 1993, Vol. 9, No. 1, Part I pp 1-5;
Spring 1993, Vol. 9, No. 2, Part II, pp 1-4.
Content: Part I details how to find and use the services of a physical
therapist (PT). Primarily written for post- polio survivors,
but has a lot of relevant information for people with other
disabilities considering the services of a physical therapist.
Reviews why one should consider seeing a PT, how to find and
choose a PT as well as the importance of reasonable
expectations.
Part II deals with the importance of evaluating strength,
posture, bed mobility and transfers, gait testing, skin,
assessment of appliances and pain.
Send: Polio Network News
International Polio Network
Gazette International Networking Institute (G.I.N.I.)
5100 Oakland Ave., #206
St. Louis, MO 63110-1406
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Entered: 9/02/94
Booklet: Breathing Support Options: A Consumer Perspective
Author: Colgan, M.
Pages: 43
Content: Resources, including a glossary, assists potential ventilator
users in exploring the many options available. Part I covers:
The Process: Decisions in the Use of Breathing Support
Equipment. Part II covers: The Opinion: Breathing Support
Equipment from a Consumer Perspective.
Cost: $10 postpaid to organizations or individuals who
can afford it. Free copies to individuals exploring their
own breathing needs.
Send: Maureen Colgan
Independent Living Resource Center
201-294 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C0B9, Canada
Info: 204/947-0194 voice/TTY
List #: 15
Entered: 12/04/94
Newsletter: Special Feature: Scoliosis in Polio Network News
Published: Spring 1992, Vol. 8, No. 2
Pages: 12
Content: Features two polio survivors who share their insights as well
as detail intervention options: intervention options: making a
decision to consult a surgeon, being clear about what you want
to improve, gathering information, how to search for an
experienced surgeon, and resources and finances.
Send: Polio Network News
International Polio Network
Gazette International Networking Institute (G.I.N.I.)
5100 Oakland Ave., #206
St. Louis, MO 63110-1406
List #: 16
Entered: 12/04/94
Book: Aging with Disability in the Nineties . . .
What Lessons Can Be Learned from Aging with Polio and Stroke
Pages: 155
Content: Proceedings from a conference: Meeting the Challenges of Aging
with a Disability: Lessons Learned from Post-Polio and Stroke
held in March of 1993, Long Beach, CA. The conference,
sponsored by: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on
Aging and Disability, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center,
covered current information on the medical, physical and
psychosocial aspects of aging as it relates to people who have
had polio or a stroke. Includes:
- Aging with a Disability: A Life Course Perspective
- Aging and Disability: A Comparison of Health Related Changes
- The Late Effects of Polio
- Welcomed New Perspectives in Meeting the Challenge of
Living After Stroke
- Exercise: When, How and Why
- Coping with Disability: A Challenge at All Ages
- Dialogue Between Physicians and Consumers:
Obtaining Better Health Care
- Promoting Personal Growth Through Disability
- Love, Sex and Disability
Cost: $28.00 each, California residents add $2.06
sales tax per copy, Mail check or money
order payable to L.A.R.E.I.
Send: L.A.R.E.I.
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
P.O.Box 3500
Downe, CA 90242.
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Entered: 11/12/94
Book: The Invaluable Guide to Life After Stroke: An Owner's Manual
Author: Josephs, A.
Pages: 152
Published: 1987
Content: Written from the perspective of a man who has been there! This
short, easy to read, guide details some of the experiences and
emotional reactions one may expect after having a stroke.
Written by a former lawyer the book uses anecdotal
information, contains technical advice as well as some medical
information which can be of help to other people who have
experienced stroke. Audience is not only people who have
survived strokes, but also their families and significant
others. The book uses stereotypical language, rather than
disability- neutral language related to people with
disabilities, such as courage, bravery, imprisoned, victim,
confined, etc.
Cost: $14.95, plus $1.75 shipping. CA residents add $1.23 sales tax
Send: Amadeus Press-B
P.O. Box 13011
Long Beach, CA 90803
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Entered: 9/29/94
Articles: Health Care After Rehabilitation Sponsored by the American
Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and Post Rehabilitation
Health Care for People With Disabilities: An Update on the
1989 White Paper of the American Congress of Rehabilitation
Medicine. Addressing the Post-Rehabilitation Health Care
Needs of Persons With Disabilities, The ACRM Committee on
Social, Ethical, and Environmental Aspects of Rehabilitation
in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Author: DeJong, G.
Pages: S1 - S8
Published: December 1993, Volume 74, No 12-S, W.B. Saunders Company,
a Division of Harcourt Brace and Company Chicago, IL
Content: These excellent articles detail: the importance and
significance of people with disabilities advocating for health
services that really meet their needs after acute medical
rehabilitation is completed and detail the lack of good health
care delivery strategies in the areas of primary health care,
health education and health promotion needs of people with
disabilities. The articles state that often lack of access to
these primary health care services contribute to recurring
but often preventable health problems.
There is a tendency for people with disabilities to assimilate
into the larger society and distance themselves from
rehabilitation providers who, in one sense, remind them of an
earlier period that many would rather forget. But people with
disabilities find physicians often lack knowledge of their
health problems and once again they are forced to seek
assistance from rehabilitation physicians.
These articles discuss the need for new innovative systems.
They make the case that rehabilitation providers' higher level
knowledge about the health needs of people with disabilities
places a unique and high responsibility on the field of taking
a leadership role with respect to health service needs after
rehabilitation is completed. Rehabilitation's commitment to
people with disabilities needs to extend well beyond the
discharge from rehabilitation services.
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Entered: 9/29/94
Article: Delivery of Primary Care to the Physically Challenged in
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Authors: Gans, B.M., Mann, N.R. & Becker, B.E.
Pages: S15-S19
Published: December 1993, Volume 74, No 12-S, W.B. Saunders Company, a
Division of Harcourt Brace and Company Chicago, IL
Content: Discusses the history of health service needs of people with
disabilities and examines the issues of need and delivery of
services. Model programs designed to meet those needs are
also described. The models are only a couple of many
innovations that are needed to fully address the health needs
of the underserved population of people with disabilities.
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Entered: 6/6/94
News-group: Aging with Disability (AWD)
Host: Kailes, J.
Focus: A conference area on "Dimenet" (Disabled Individual's Movement
for Equality Network) which offers an open forum to discuss
aging with disability and related issues, questions and
resources. DIMENET is a national computer networking system
that is accessible at multiple locations and provides access
for communications and information sharing among individuals
involved in the disability rights and independent living
movements. It is operated and controlled by people with
disabilities.
Info: Set your communications parameters at 8 bits, one stop bit and
no parity. The on-line phone numbers to reach DIMENET are:
(508) 880-5412 Taunton, MA (513) 439-0557 Dayton, OH and (918)
582-3622 Tulsa, OK. Once you are connected, the first thing
you do is type "dime" in lower case letters and press <ENTER>.
Then to create an account type "new" and press <ENTER>. If
you have questions or problems or would like to obtain a User
Manual call (513) 237-8360 Voice for assistance. You can also
download user manual from Dimenet (located in the "General
Documents File Area" the file name is manual.dme - WordPerfect
or manual.txt - ASCII).
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Entered: 9/29/94
Report: "I'm Worried About the Future" The Aging of Adults with
Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Overeynder, J.C., Turk, M.A., Dalton, A., & Janicki, M.
Pages: 16
Published: June 1992
Content: This report describes the findings of a workgroup on cerebral
palsy and aging. The report covers medical and physical
aspects of aging and cerebral palsy and the frustrations and
problems associated with assessing primary health care.
Defines cerebral palsy and reviews the various manifestations
of the condition, as well as its incidence and prevalence.
Points to a trend that older people with CP may have earlier
age-specific related conditions than their age peers without
CP. The report details the epidemiological, medical, health,
social and functional issues that need further research.
Send: New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
155 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
List #: 22
Entered: 9/30/94
Fact Sheet: Poliomyelitis Fact Sheet: On Overview of The Late Effects of
Polio
Page: 1
Content: The fact sheet addresses some of the concerns related to the
late effects of polio (an overview of the information now
available).
Send: Institute (G.I.N.I.)
International Polio Network
5100 Oakland Avenue, #206
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Info: 314-534-0475
List #: 23
Entered: 10/29/94
Article: System by System: The Grim Slide in New Mobility Magazine
Author: Maddox. S
Pages: 37-39,41-43
Published: Summer 1992
Content: Summarizes some of the content of a conference on aging with
spinal cord injury held in March, 1992. Specific
recommendations are made for people with spinal cord injury
regarding living longer and healthier. The article reviews
possible changes that people with spinal cord injury may
experience, as well as advice to cope with the potential
changes in skin, muscles and bones, lungs, heart, urinary
system, gastrointestinal, nervous system, nervous system, and
immune system.
List #: 24
Article: The Weight-Bearing Arm: Singing the Para-Propulsion Blues in
New Mobility Magazine
Author: Pentland, W.
Published: Summer 1992
Pages: 41
Content: Reviews some of the potential liabilities of what happens to
the arms of long-term wheelchair users. One finding: changes
were not so much related to old age, but longer duration of
spinal cord injury, that is, greater than 15 years functioning
with spinal cord injury was often related to decreased
strength and flexibility, and increased pain. Lists tips for
prevention and mitigation of pain.
List #: 25
Entered: 10/9/94
Article: Jocks and Their Shoulders in New Mobility Magazine
Author: Cooke, K.Z.
Published: Summer 1992
Pages: 42
Content: Details experience of seven wheelchair jocks with regard to
shoulder pain.
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Entered: 10/25/94
Booklets: Secondary Conditions Prevention & Treatment: A Series
No. 1. Pressure Sores
No. 2. Urinary Tract Infections
No. 3. Chronic Pain Management
Published: 1993
Send: The RTC on Independent Living
University of Kansas
4089 Dole
Life Span Institute
Lawrence, KS 66045-2930
Info: 913-864-4095 V/TTY, 913-864-5063 FAX
List #: 27
Entered: 10/29/94
Chapter: Cerebral Palsy in Adults Who Are Older, Chapter 6 from Aging
and Developmental Disabilities - An In-Service Curriculum,
Machemer, R.H. & Overeynder, J.C., Eds.
Authors: Turk, M.A., & Machemer, R.H.
Pages: 111-129
Published: 1993
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Content: A good overview of cerebral palsy. Defines cerebral palsy, its
cause and types and explores issues related to health, aging
and secondary conditions, and intervention strategies.
Professional chapter full of good information.
List #: 28
Entered: 11/06/94
Article: Complementary Self-Care Strategies for Healthy
Aging, in Self-Care and Older Adults Magazine
Author: Barrett, S.
Pages: 49 - 52
Published: Fall 1993
Content: Focuses on complementary or alternative self- care both in
terms of collaboration with the primary care physician and
individual exploration of self-care practices. Details the
definition of self-care and describes it as a growing
movement.
List #: 29
Entered: 12/04/94
Article: Baby Boomers Grow Up in Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine
Author: Lumsdon, K.
Page: 24
Published: 9/20/93
Content: Discusses the growing number of people who are assertive in
seeking and maneuvering through their own health services.
Makes the point that unlike their parents and grandparents,
baby boomers don't see doctors as gods. They're looking for
the right services for the right money. They have questions
about treatment options and cost and then take charge of the
decision. Baby boomers tend to: pore over self-help books,
videos, data bases - and always look for more; refuse to
accept advice and advice-givers at face value; demand
convenience and excellent service; ask for evidence of
quality and expertise; expect continuity of care; and
explore alternative therapies.
Details the importance of shared decision
making among physicians and patients. Baby boomers tend to be
more demanding patients in any treatment setting. "After all,
this is the 'challenge authority' generation. Though baby
boomers have entered the mainstream in many respects, they
remain suspicious of receiving bad advice or being
hoodwinked."
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Newsletter: The Networker
United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Program Services Department, Vol. 7, No. 1
Published: Fall 1993
Pages: 1-23
Content: Issue on aging and cerebral palsy (CP) details experience from
personal perspectives on aging with CP, social and emotional
dilemmas, exercise and fitness, and mobility issues and gives
the recommendations from a National Colloquium on Aging with
CP and follow-up activities.
Send: United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Inc. Community Services Division
1522 K Street, N.W., Suite 1112
Washington, DC 20005
Info: 800-USA-5UCP V/TTY, 1-202-842-1266 V/TTY
List #: 31
Magazine: Disabled USA, Vol. 4, No 2
Published: 1980
Pages: 1-33
Content: The issue deals with seeking effective medical services.
Articles include: Getting Needed Treatment; Your Medical
Records and Four Steps to Getting Your Medical Records (both a
bit outdated); Improving Doctor Performance and Self Health.
Send: The President's Committee on Employment of
People with Disabilities
1331 F Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20004-1107
Info: 202-376-6200 voice, 202-376-6205 TTY, 202- 376-6219 FAX.
List #: 32
Article: The Fine Art of Getting What You Want (And Need)
from a Doctor, in Woman's Day
Authors: Berman, H.S., Burhenne, D.P., & Rose, L.
Published: 11/15/83
Pages: 1,44,26,48,51,54
Content: An excellent how-to article which details strategies for
getting what you want from a doctor. Strategies include:
making up your mind what you really want; tips on talking to
your doctor; how to ask for a second opinion; why you don't
want one of the top ten doctors in the country; the etiquette
of referrals; when your doctor makes a mistake; why doctors
don't make house calls; when there's a problem call sooner,
not later; tips on absolutely enraging your doctor; three
things your doctor may do to enrage you and when to change
doctors. From their book The Complete Health Care Advisor,
published by Market/St. Martin's Press.
List #: 33
Entered: 11/06/94
Booklet: A Guide to Wheelchair Sports and Recreation
Pages: 28
Content: An excellent guide for resources for people who want to get
involved or more involved in wheelchair sports and recreation.
The guide is a general introduction to the kinds of sports
equipment and activities available nationally. It features an
extensive list of groups and companies for activities and
products.
Send: Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 Eighteenth Street
NW, Washington, DC 20006
202-872-1300, 202-416-7622 TTY
List #: 34
Entered: 8/31/94
Video: Seat-A-Robics
Producer: Daria Alinovi, President
Minutes: 50
Produced: 1993
Content: Instructional video on fitness for people with physical
disabilities and seniors. Tape includes two classes. Must
have some use of upper extremities. Instructor and class
participants are all people with disabilities.
Class 1 - "Endurance" consists of warm-up, aerobic
conditioning and cool down. Covers monitoring resting and
target heart rates, safety tips and adaptive exercises for
people with physical disabilities and older adults.
Class 2 - "Body Sculpting" incorporates light hand
weights. The focus is to improve muscular strength and body
contour while demonstrating proper form. "How to"
instructions are highlighted. A cool down segment and range
of motion stretches from the floor conclude the class. These
cool down stretches can also be done from a chair.
Cost: Each tape - $24.50 Class 1 and 2. Specify which tape. (New
York State residents add tax); both classes on one tape $36.95.
Send: P.O. Box 630064
Little Neck, NY 11363-0064
Info: 800-484-7046 x 1130, 718-631-4007 Daria Alinovi
List #: 35
Entered: 12/04/94
Video: Sit and Be Fit
Minutes: 30
Content: A vigorous workout for seated people of all ages. Designed to
promote maximum health through aerobic work and muscle
conditioning. Provides an upper-body conditioning program
intended to promote better posture, more strength and muscle
tone, greater flexibility, increased total-body circulation
and improved energy and confidence.
Send: Karen & Mark Wilson
10201 North 58th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Info: 602-998-8455
List #: 36-41
(See individual entries below for information about specific
programs in this series)
Videos: Fitness is For Everyone Videotape Series: Each aerobic
programs includes a warm-up, an aerobic routine and a
cool-down. The exercise modifications are for the functional
categories described below. Individuals with
disabilities and their family members and friends
without disabilities may work out with these tapes. A
demonstrator with and without a disability is featured in
each exercise routine.
Producer: National Handicapped Sports
Minutes: 30
Cost: see below and add $4.50 per item for shipping and handling.
Send: National Handicapped Sports/Videotapes
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
Info: 301-217-0960, 301-217-0968 FAX, 301-217-0963 TTY
List #: 36
Video: Aerobics for Amputees
Content: Vigorous exercise for ambulatory individuals who have balance
and/or coordination problems; people who can exercise standing
up but cannot do fancy footwork that may upset balance. This
program features low-impact, simple arm and leg movements
Cost: $17.00 (See List 36-41 above for complete ordering information)
List #: 37
Video: Aerobics for Paraplegics
Content: Vigorous exercise for nonambulatory individuals with good
upper body functioning and coordination. Includes utilizing
full trunk, arm and shoulder muscles and incorporates simple
jogging and leg movements.
Instructor: no disability
Cost: $17.00 (See List 36-41 above for complete ordering information)
List #: 38
Video: Aerobics for Quadriplegics
Content: Vigorous exercise for nonambulatory individuals with limited
upper body function, such as individuals with a T-6 or higher
spinal cord injury or other people with significant full body
impairments. Program features primarily upper torso, shoulder
and arm movements and shifts frequently to prevent muscle
fatigue. Also demonstrates simple low-impact, full-body
movements of low intensity.
Instructor: no disability
Cost: $17.00 (See List 36-41 above for complete ordering information)
List #: 39
Video: Aerobics for Cerebral Palsy
Content: Vigorous exercise for ambulatory or nonambulatory individuals
with muscular coordination difficulties. Program features a
prolonged warm-up followed by exercise using easy-to-follow
upper-body movements. Low-impact, rhythmic full body actions
are also demonstrated.
Cost: $17.00 (See List 36-41 above for complete ordering information)
List #: 40
Video: Strength and Flexibility Exercise
Content: A full body routine of strength training exercises
demonstrated by a wheelchair-user and a stretching routine
demonstrated by an above-the-knee amputee. Routines are
presented in a head-to-toe sequence so that participants can
participate in consecutive exercises as their available
functioning muscle mass allows.
Instructor: no disability
Cost: $25.50 (See List 36-41 above for complete ordering information)
List #: 41
Video: Adaptive Ski Teaching Methods: A Practical Approach for
Instructors Video and Manual - contains information to help
professional and volunteer ski instructors teach students with
disabilities.
Cost: Video alone $29.95; manual alone $12.50; video
& manual $39.95 (See List #36-41 above for complete
ordering information)
List #: 42
Resource: National Handicapped Sports (NHS) is a national nonprofit
charitable education association that provides information as
well as sports and recreation opportunities to people with
physical disabilities through a network of over 85
community-based groups, currently serving over 60,000 people
nationwide.
NHS offers the following programs and services:
- Recreational winter and summer programs through a
network of community-based groups.
- Learn to ski and race clinics for beginning and
intermediate disabled skiers.
- Winter competition programs in alpine (downhill)
and Nordic (cross country) skiing.
- Summer competition programs in archery, basketball,
canoeing, cycling, kayaking, lawn bowling, sailing, shooting,
swimming, table tennis, track and field, volleyball, water
skiing and weightlifting. - Training camps
for members of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team and the U.S. Amputee
Summer Sports Team.
- Aerobic fitness.
- Special programs for children, women and veterans
with disabilities. - Training and
certification for adaptive ski and adaptive fitness
instructors.
- Educational videotapes and instruction manuals for
adaptive ski and fitness instruction.
Send: NHS National Headquarters
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
Info: 301-217-0960, 301-217-0968 FAX, 301-217-0963 TTY
List #: 43
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Resource: Aging/DD Clearinghouse
Focus: Provides information and referrals related to older persons
with developmental disabilities. Sponsored by the RRTC
Consortium on Aging and Developmental Disabilities.
Send: Aging/DD Clearinghouse
159 Carroll Hall
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-5007
Info: Ruth Roberts, 800-538-6544
List #: 44
Entered: 12/04/94
Report: Aging and Developmental Disabilities: Challenges for the
1990s. Proceedings of the Boston Roundtable on Research
Issues and Applications in Aging and Developmental
Disabilities.
Send: Matt Janicki NYS Dept. of MR/DD
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229-0001
List #: 45
Entered: 12/04/94
Book: Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities:
Optimizing Choice and Change.
Editor: Sutton, E., Factor, A., Hawkins, B., Heller, T., and
Seltzer, G.
Send: Paul H. Brookes Publishing
Baltimore
Content: Collection of recent articles on issues in aging and
developmental disabilities written primarily by members of the
RRTC Consortium on Aging and Developmental Disabilities.
List #: 46
Entered: 12/04/94
Book: A Resource Guide for Training Specialists in
Aging and Developmental Disabilities.
Content: A research-based manual that provides a framework for training
at preservice and inservice levels. Includes instructor
objectives training outline, training resources, and
materials suitable for use as handouts and overheads.
Send: RRTC Consortium on Aging and DD
through the
Institute on Life-Span Development and Gerontology
University of Akron
179 Simmons Hall
Akron, OH 44325-4307
Info: 800-838-6544, 216-972-7243
List #: 47
Entered: 12/04/94
Content: Research Briefs - Executive summaries of the work of RRTC
Consortium on Aging and Developmental Disabilities at seven
universities. Topics include fiscal and program policy
analysis, community service delivery, funding for family-sized
community living options, age-related physical changes,
behavior capabilities assessment and intervention strategies
and others.
Send: RRTC Consortium on Aging and DD
through the
Institute on Life-Span Development and Gerontology
University of Akron
179 Simmons Hall
Akron, OH 44325-4307
Info: 800-838-6544, 216-972-7243
List #: 48
Entered: 10/27/94
Book: Aging With Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Whiteneck, G.G., et al
Published: 1992
Send: New York: Demos Publications
List #: 49
Entered: 10/27/94
Book: Aging With Disability
Author: Trieschmann, R.
Pages: 148
Published: 1987
Content: One of the first important publications that substantiated the
aging with disability issue. The book details that people
with disabilities are now experiencing conditions that combine
the problems of aging with the issues unique to a lifespan
living with a specific disability. Chapters include: The
Fight for Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness; Health
and Physical Disability; Aging Bodies with Disabilities;
Psychosocial and Environmental Implications of Aging; and
Implications for Research and Policy.
Send: New York: Demos Publications
156 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10010
List #: 50
Entered: 9/29/94
Article: "Hydro-Aerobics Provides Painless Exercise for
the Aged" in Continuing Care
Author: McWaters, G.
Pages: 22-23
Published: December 1986
Content: This article, excerpted from the book "Deep Water Exercise
for Health and Fitness" briefly summarizes exercises that
can be done in the water. Although the article is primarily
aimed at older people, it has application for people with
disabilities. It makes the point that deep water exercise is
an excellent physical activity. By immersing the body to neck
level in deep water, the joints and muscles are completely
relieved of the pressure and stress caused by normal activity.
The hydrotherapy of the water in motion stimulates and soothes
the muscles, reducing pain and fatigue.
The article makes a case for using a lightweight buoyant vest,
such as the Wet Vest, which is a neoprene and Lycra outfit
that allows wearers to keep their heads above the water with
the body inclined slightly forward in a running position while
exercising. While land exercise can be painful, water
exercises relax muscles.
List #: 51
Entered: 9/29/94
Report: Aging and Cerebral Palsy: Pathways to Successful Aging A
National Action Plan - A Report of the Task Group on Aging and
Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Overeynder, J.C., Janicki, M.P., & Turk, M.A.(eds.).
Pages: 37
Published: February 1994
Content: This report summarizes recommendations of a national
invitational colloquium on aging and cerebral palsy held in
conjunction with the Annual Meeting of UCPA, Inc., in
Alexandria, VA, in April, 1993. It details some of the changes
in physical functioning that people with CP are experiencing,
age-related changes that seemed to occur earlier in them than
in their friends without disabilities.
Recommendations include: establishing a National Task Force to
oversee the implementation of colloquium recommendations;
designing and promoting the implementation of a health and
wellness agenda that describes means to assure full access to
existing programs and emphasizes independent living, self-
advocacy and optimal functioning; stimulating gender- specific
research; promote best practice guidelines for prevention and
intervention methods; researching lifelong impact of early
childhood intervention strategies; establishing a nation-wide
information and referral network; developing and disseminate
educational materials for people with CP as well as health
providers; advocating for public policy changes; establishing
linkages among organizations and stimulate them to address the
needs of older persons with CP; refining the definition of CP
to include the concept that age associated changes may affect
the functional status of people who have CP.
Although focused on people with cerebral palsy, many parts of
the report are relevant to cross-disability issues.
Send: New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
155 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
List #: 52
Entered: 9/30/94
Book: Handbook on the Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for
Physicians and Survivors
Content: Covers the basic information about the late effects of polio
Cost: $6.75
Send: International Polio Network
5100 Oakland Avenue
#206, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Info: 314-534-0475
List #: 53
Entered: 9/30/94
Newsletter: Polio Network News
Pages: 12
Content: A quarterly newsletter ($12 per year for survivors) which
keeps polio survivors and the network informed about issues
relating to polio and its late effects. (A sample copy of
"Polio Network News" is available upon request.) Five back
issues of "Polio Network News" are available for $3 each.
Cost: $12.00 subscriptions, $3 back issues
Send: International Polio Network
5100 Oakland Avenue
#206, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
Info: 314-534-0475
List #: 54
Entered: 9/30/94
Newsletter: Post-Polio Directory
Content: Lists clinics, health professionals, and self-help groups
Cost: ($3 for survivors)
Send: International Polio Network
5100 Oakland Avenue #206
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
Info: 314-534-0475
List #: 55
Entered: 10/29/94
Newsletter: Polio Network News, International Polio Network, Vol. 7, No. 3.
Published: Summer 1991
Pages: 12
Content: Focuses on the subject of exercise for polio survivors. Two
articles "Suggestions for Exercise" and "Non-Fatiguing General
Conditioning Exercise Program" give specific suggestions.
Cost: $12.00 subscriptions, $3 back issues
Send: International Polio Network
5100 Oakland Avenue #206
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
Info: 314-534-0475
List #: 56
Entered: 12/03/94
RTC: Research and Training Center Consortium on Aging
and Developmental Disabilities
Focus: Conducts research, training, and information dissemination.
Send: University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for
Developmental Disorders
3300 Elland Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Info: 513-559-4958, Esther Lee Pederson and Tom Lottman.
List #: 57
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: Pep Up Your Life: A Fitness Book for Mid-Life and Older Persons
Pages: 32
Published: 4/94
Content: Describes and illustrates an exercise program that has been
specifically prepared for older people. It is a daily routine
that takes 20-30 minutes. A number of the exercises included
can be performed from a chair or a wheelchair. They are
identified with the international symbol for access
(wheelchair). It appears that many more exercises can be
performed from the sitting position than are indicated by the
international access sign.
Cost: Free
Send: AARP Fulfillment (EE0156)
601 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20049
List #: 58
Entered: 9/20/94
Bibliography: The Late Effects of Polio
Author: Weiss, M.T.
Pages: 13
Content: A listing of articles and books related to the late effects of
polio.
Cost: $.52 in postage on a self-addressed business envelope
Send: International Polio Network G.I.N.I.
5100 Oakland Ave., #206
St. Louis, MO 63110-1406
List #: 59
Entered: 10/25/94
Audio Cassettes: Workshops from a conference on: Meeting the Challenge of
Aging With a Disability: Lessons Learned from Post Polio and
Stroke, held in March, 1993, Long Beach, CA (See List #16)
Content: Tapes available from 15 different workshops. Send or call for
order information.
Cost: Individual audio cassettes $8.50, full set $99
(includes binder), plus CA sales tax 8.25%. Shipping
$1.50 for first tape and $1 for each additional tape to a
maximum of $7.
Send: Master Duplicators
11042 Bettes Pl.
Garden Grove, CA 92640
Info: 714-530-1838
List #: 60
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: Aging Well: The Life Plan for Health and Vitality
in Your Later Years
Author: Fries, J.F.
Published: 1988
Send: Addison-Wesley
Menlo Park, CA
List #: 61
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: Complete Guide to Medical Tests
Author: Griffith, H.W.
Published: 1988
Send: Fisher Books
Tucson, AZ
List #: 62
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: Healthwise for Life: Medical Self-Care for Healthy Aging
Authors: Mettler, M., & Kemper D.W.
Pages: 350
Published: 1992
Content: Includes basic guidelines on how to recognize and cope with
115 of the most common health problems facing older adults.
Guidelines are based on medical information provided by
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and other
health professionals. The book is divided into five sections:
what you need to know in order to be a wise medical consumer,
self-care for health problems, staying healthy and independent
(tips and techniques for fitness, nutrition, stress management,
mental wellness and staying independent), care giver's guide
and self-care resources (managing medication and what you need
to have on hand in your home to cope with health problems).
Send: Healthwise Inc.
P.O. Box 1989
Boise, Idaho 83701
Info: 208-345-1161, FAX 208-345-1897
List #: 63
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs 1992:
Everything You Need to Know for Safe Drug Use
Published: 1992
Send: Harper Collins Publishers
New York, NY
List #: 64
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: The Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining
Health and Treating Stress Related Illness
Author: Benson, H., Stuart, E., et al.
Published: 1993
Send: Carol Publishing Group
Secaucus, NJ
List #: 65
Entered: 9/20/94
Book: Aging and Disabilities: Seeking Common Ground
Pages: 204
Content: Addresses the needs and interests of younger and older adults
with disabilities.
Cost: $13.95, plus $2 shipping
Send: Baywood Publishing Co. Inc.
26 Austin Ave.
Amityville, NY 11070
Info: 516-691-1270
List #: 66
Entered: 9/20/94
Audio Cassette: Seatworks
Producer: Gober, B.
Length: 30 minutes
Produced: 1987
Content: A muscle workout for seated individuals designed to
accommodate a wide range of ages and capabilities. Can
generate a pulse rate near one's target zone. Can generate an
aerobic pulse rate or individuals can participate at their own
pace and level of ability.
The unique aspect of this tape is that different bands can
be chosen depending on the age and capability of the
participant. For example, those who cannot use their legs can
choose only the bands that involve upper extremity movements.
Send: Kimbo Educations
Box 477
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Info: 800-631-2187
List #: 67
Entered: 11/06/94
Article: The Limits of Self-Care in Generations
Author: Vickery, D.M., & Levinson, A.
Pages: 53 - 56
Published: Fall 1993
Content: Discusses some of the limits of self-care.
List #: 68
Entered: 6/30/94
Audio Cassette: Turning 35 and Sometimes Feeling 65!
Minutes: 90
Produced: 4/30/94 - NCIL Annual meeting
Content: Featuring June Kailes, disability policy consultant, and
Margaret A. Turk, M.D., associate professor of physical
medicine and rehab, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY,
addressing audience at the National Council on Independent
Living's annual meeting. The tape quality is good except for
portions that deal with audience comments and questions. These
comments are hard to hear as there was not a microphone for
the audience.
Cost: $7
Send: June Isaacson Kailes
Disability Policy Consultant
6201 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 2
Playa del Rey, California 90293-7556
Info: June Isaacson Kailes, 310-821-7080, FAX 310-827-0269
List #: 69
Entered: 9/30/94
Audio Cassette: Aging with Disability - Address to USC medical students
Produced: 4/25/94
Content: Lecture and discussion with June Isaacson Kailes, disability
policy consultant, and Laura Mosqueda.
Cost: $7
Send: June Isaacson Kailes
Disability Policy Consultant
6201 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 2
Playa del Rey, California 90293-7556
Info: June Isaacson Kailes, 310-821-7080, 310-827-0269 FAX
List #: 70
Entered: 12/12/94
Book: Aging with a Lifelong Physical Disability: A Self-Help Guide
Pages: 75
Published: 1992
Content: Guide covers what helps with people with disabilities to age
well, needs and strategies, and provides lists of self-help
publications, audio-visual material and product and equipment
manufacturers and suppliers. The appendices include
presentations from a seminar on aging with life-long
disability and includes papers on: The Aging Process and Its
Effect on Body Systems; Coping with Change: Consumer and
Caregiver Needs; Enhancing Independence; and a reference
reading list.
Send: Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
1020 Lawrence Ave. W
Suite 303, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M6A1C8
List #: 71
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Article: Physical Fitness: The Importance of Stretching
in Action DIGEST
Pages: 8 & 9
Published: Fall 1993
Content: Suggests six stretching routines, for people who use
wheelchairs, that concentrate on the wrist, elbow, shoulders,
back and chest. The sample exercise routine includes three
types of stretching for the wrist and arms and another three
for the back and chest.
List #: 72
Entered: 12/12/94
Registry: New England INDEX: Information on Disabilities Exchange
Created: 1988
Content: The Physician Registry is a computerized directory of
physicians interested in serving people with developmental
disabilities and special health care needs. Specialty areas
include: primary care, psychology, gynecology, orthopedics,
neurology, opthamology, and others. Index includes providers
who have experience treating people with developmental
disabilities.
The Registry can be used by people with disabilities, family
members, case managers and service providers, physicians and
other health providers and direct service providers. This
computerized registry also includes office accessibility,
location, type of insurance and particular disability
experience. No lists are printed; rather, callers are
recontacted with names and phone numbers of as many matches as
possible. Annual request for information review and a dated
signature from each physician ensure that Registry data is as
up-to-date and accurate as possible.
Cost: Free
Send: New England INDEX Shriver Center UAB
200 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02154
Info: 800-642-0249 V/TTY (New England)
617-642-0248, FAX: 617-642-0122
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST, Mon-Fri
List #: 73
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RTC: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in
Secondary Complications in Spinal Cord Injury
Began: 1982
Focus: To develop and disseminate rehabilitation techniques and
approaches that can be used to prevent and treat the secondary
complications associated with spinal cord injury.
A "Spinal Cord Injury Audiovisuals and Publications" list is
available upon request.
Send: The RTC Training Office
UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center
1717 6th Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35233-7330
Info: 205-934-3283, TTY 205-934-4642
List #: 74
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Article: Osteoporosis: What are the Risks for Women
with Disabilities? in the Resourceful Woman
Authors: Whiting, P. S., & Kirschner, K. L.
Pages: 2 & 3
Published: Winter 1993, Vol. 2, Issue 1
Content: Reviews what is osteoporosis and examines the higher risk for
women whose disabilities have resulted from trauma such as
spinal cord injury or a stroke.
Send: Director, Education and Training Center
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 East Superior
Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Info: 312-908-4744
List #: 75
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Resource: Health Resource Center for Women with Disabilities
at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Focus: A program where women with disabilities work in collaboration
with hospital staff to design and deliver health services for
women with disabilities. The goal of the center is to empower
women with disabilities to practice self-determination in
achieving emotional and physical wellness. To meet this goal,
the Center provides accessible medical services, conducts
research in disabled women's health issues, and offers
educational resources for women with disabilities and health
care professionals.
Info: Kristy Kirschner, M.D., Medical Director
Judy Panko Reis, Administrative Director
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-908-4744.
To make an appointment, call 312-908-6066 or 1-800-354-REHAB
List #: 76
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Book: Healing the Blues: Drug-Free Psychotherapy for Depression
Authors: Nudelman, D., & Willingham, D.
Published: 1994
Content: An account by an individual and their therapist, written in
alternating chapters by both, it reads like a novel and
demystifies the therapy process. The individual is a survivor
of polio who is dealing with post-polio syndrome.
Cost: $22.00 (California residents add 6.5% sales tax).
Include $2.25 for one copy, plus 4.75 for each additional
copy for shipping.
Send: Boxwood Press
183 Ocean View Blvd.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Info: 408-375-9110, 408-375-0430 FAX
List #: 77
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Book: Stroke Survivors
Authors: Berquist, W. H., McLean, R. & Kobylinski, B. A.
Pages: 250
Published: 1994
Content: First-hand account of the experience of having a stroke and
the process of recovery, based on one personal account and an
extensive three-year study of 70 stroke survivors.
Cost: $24.00
Shipping: $50 and under, add $4; $50.01-$75, add $5; $75.01-$100, add $6;
$100.01-$150, add $7; over $150, add $8
Send: Ableforce
84 Pilgrim Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
Info: 415-492-0171 V/FAX
List #: 78
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Article: Move Those Muscles! in Paraplegia News
Author: Sieg, S.
Pages: 14-20
Published: February, 1994
Content: A strong case is made for people with disabilities improving
their health if they perform some type of cardiovascular
exercise of moderate intensity every other day.
Recommendations are made regarding how to start an exercise
program, find a health club and a trainer. Includes listing
of exercise physical fitness videos and equipment designed for
people with disabilities.
List #: 79
Entered: 12/12/94
Resource: Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's Health and Fitness Center
Focus: Developed to meet the needs of people with disabilities who
would benefit from regular cardiovascular and
resistance-training exercise. Specialized equipment includes
treadmills, Airdyn bicycles, upper-body exercisers, a
Versa-climber, Stairmasters, Nordic Track Skier, pulleys.,
weight stations (Universal Paragym, Versatrainer and hand
weights). Facilities include accessible showers, bathrooms
and formal exercise educational classes.
Info: 26 West 171 Roosevel Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(32 miles west of Chicago) 708-462-4148
List #: 80
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Article: Health Spas - Can They Slow the Progress of Disability?
(What Can We Learn from European Holistic Programs?),
in Accent on Living
Author: Roller, S.
Published: Spring, 1994
Content: Details what European health spas have to offer people with
disabilities and suggests that this is a model that could be
adopted in this country, as well as something that insurance
carriers should cover as a way of assisting people in
preventing premature aging.
List #: 81
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Video: The SMILE Program: A Low Intensity Physical
Activity Program for Older Adults
(So Much Improvement with a Little Exercise)
Developed by: Hickey, T., Wolf, F., Robbins, L., Wagner, N., & Harik, W.
Minutes: 41:30
Produced: 1992
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Content: Program is demonstrated by older people of varying abilities,
including a wheelchair user. The program consists of 41
exercise movements. The program was developed especially for
older adults who are limited in their mobility due to
disability, however it certainly can prove useful to younger
people with disabilities.
Seated options are provided for almost all exercise movements
that are demonstrated in a standing position. Exercises can
be done using a sturdy chair with a high back that provides a
good hand grip, or a wheelchair. In the video approximately
half of the SMILE exercises are performed while seated. The
program consists of six separate sequences: warm up exercises,
upper body exercises, lower body exercise, large body
movements, cool down for the upper body and cool down for the
lower and full body.
Cost: Videotape $20; Participant booklet $10; handling
cost $5. Michigan residents add 4% sales tax
Send: SMILE Program
School of Public Health
Department of HB/HE
1420 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48019-2029
Info: 313-747-0212 (Tom Hickey, Dr. BH)
List #: 82
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Video: Falls and Recovery from the Floor
Author: Chrisman, D.
Minutes: 21.5
Content: Addresses falls and recovery through discussion and
demonstration of various methods to safely approach the floor
and rise from the floor so that emergency situations will be
less traumatic.
Cost: $38 including postage
List #: 83
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Book: Sitting Pretty: A Chair Exercise Program for the Older Adult
Author: Zercher
Pages: 28
Published: 1993
Content: Sitting exercises for upper body, hands, middle body, lower
body and some standing exercises, as well as guidelines for
deep breathing and good posture.
Cost: $5.00, plus $3.00 shipping
Send: The Shepherd's Center
5200 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
List #: 84
Entered: 12/12/94
Video: Fitness for the Beginner
Content: Gives people with physical disabilities an opportunity to
improve fitness levels at home.
Send: Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association
212- 1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, Ontario K1B5N4, Canada
Info: 613-748-5685
List #: 85
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Video: Forever Fit
Author: Hartman, C.
Minutes: 30
Content: Designed to improve muscle strength, circulation,
coordination, and flexibility. All exercises are performed
from a chair. A special section provides relaxation tips for
relieving stress.
Send: Forever Fit
3752 Brookside Road
Toledo, OH
43606
Info: 419-531-4865
List #: 86
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Video: MS Wheelchair Workout
Minutes: 30
Content: Includes a variety of exercises designed to improve balance,
coordination, flexibility, and strength. Demonstrates
exercise adaptations for people with MS but may be beneficial
to others with extremity weakness as well. The program is
divided into a section of warm- up exercises, a vigorous
calisthenics program, and a relaxing cool-down period.
Cost: $15 per tape, checks payable to:
NYC Chapter, National MS Society
Send: New York City Chapter
National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
30 West 26th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10010-2094
Info: 212-463-7787
List #: 87
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Video: Nancy's Special Workout for the Physically Challenged
Author: Sebring, N.J.
Content: Created by a registered occupational therapist, this tape's
aerobic program begins with a warm-up, moves to a challenging
aerobic segment, and ends with a cool-down period, all set to
original, upbeat music. Appropriate for those with MS,
muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputations,
blindness, mental retardation, spinal-cord injuries, head
injuries, and other physical disabilities.
Send: Nancy J. Sebring O.T.R.
Nancy's Special Workout, P.O. Box 2914
Southfield, MI 48037-2914
List #: 88
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Video: Theracise
Minutes: 23
Content: Intended for people with upper-extremity disability. Separate
exercise segments offer instruction in passive
range-of-motion, self range-of-motion, active range-of-motion,
and strengthening. A modification sheet allows users to
tailor the program to individual needs.
Send: Theracise Inc.
P.O. Box 9100, Unit 107
Newton Center, MA 02159
Info: 617-332-6160
List #: 89
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Video: Wheelchair Aerobics
Author: Hodges, C.C.
Minutes: 30
Content: Features routines for neck, arms, shoulders, and trunk.
Designed to help maintain the cardiovascular system, the
exercises are performed by people with various disabilities.
Elastic bands made for workouts are demonstrated and may be
purchased in conjunction with the video. Useful for persons
just getting started on a regular exercise routine.
Cost: $39.95
Send: A/V Health Services Inc.
P.O. Box 20271
Roanoke, VA 24018-0028
Info: 703-389-4339 (V/Fax)
List #: 90
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Video: Wheelercise
Minutes: Beginner - 10, Advanced - 20
Content: Beginner and advanced workout for upper- body strengthening.
Designed to increase cardiovascular fitness level and joint
flexibility. The video works on shoulder depressors, triceps,
biceps, medial-lateral and anterior-posterior sitting balance,
rib isolation all the way down to the fingers and wrists (with
wrist rolls).
Cost: $24.95 + $2.50 shipping & handling (NJ residents
must add $1.50 sales tax)
Send: Maura Productions Inc.
P.O. Box 723
Butler, NJ 07405
Info: 212-467-6715
List #: 91
Entered: 12/12/94
Video: The Workout
Authors: Asburgh, L., & Bobbitt, L.
Minutes: 50
Content: Aerobic exercise program for use in wheelchair for people with
spinal cord injury or amputees.
Cost: $15
Send: Dallas Rehab Institute
9713 Harry Hines Ave.
Dallas, TX 75220-5441
List #: 92
Entered: 12/12/94
Video: Keep on Moving!
Author: Sneiderman, C.
Minutes: 55
Content: Focuses on daily range of motion program for the person at
home. Includes two exercise programs - one in a supine
position and the second in a wheelchair. Includes an
interview with a person with SCI.
Cost: $79
Send: Dolcar Inc.
94 Pond Cr.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Info: 203-659-2475
List #: 93
Entered: 12/22/94
RTC: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on
Aging With a Disability
Focus: This RTC is a collaborative effort of Rancho Los Amigos
Medical Center and the University of Southern California. The
purposes of the Center are 1) to conduct research in our
problem area, 2) to train others about findings in this area
as well as how to conduct rehabilitation research, and 3) to
disseminate information to consumers and professionals.
RESEARCH PROGRAM: Specific research projects
are being conducted to investigate problems people are facing
as they age with a disability and to investigate some problems
older people face who are disabled. In most instances, the
research populations include people with post-polio,
rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy and stroke. The following
projects are underway: A Naturalistic Study of the Life Course
of Disability; Identifying and Treating Late-Life
Complications of Weakness; Evaluating Residential Care
Facilities as Resources for Older Disabled Persons; Use of
Technology Services to Maintain Employment Among People Aging
With a Disability; A Study of Policy Barriers for Improving
Access to Assistive Technology Services; The Role of Consumer
Training to Enhance In-Home Supportive Services.
TRAINING PROGRAM: Training is directed towards improving the
knowledge and skills of present and future health and allied
health professionals as well as consumers, family members,
rehabilitation and aging agency personnel and policy makers.
A variety of training projects are being used, including:
Residencies and internships. RRTC-sponsored conferences.
Presentations at national conferences. Publication of articles
and chapters.
The following information can be requested:
___ Research reports as they become available.
___ Training events for health professionals.
___ Training events for consumers or families.
___ Consumer information.
___ Information about services.
___ Add name to mailing list.
Send: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
7601 E. Imperial Highway
Downey CA 90242
Info: 310 940 7402
List #: 94
Entered: 11/25/94
Book: Preventing Secondary Conditions Associated
with Spina Bifida or Cerebral Palsy: Proceedings and
Recommendations of a Symposium
Editor: Lollar D.
Published: 1994
Pages: 144
Content: The proceedings identify conditions that are likely to occur
over time in people who have spina bifida or cerebral palsy.
The book summarizes major preventative interventions possible
for people with these disabilities and provide evidence that
these prospective activities are helpful. The recommendations
have been written for people with spina bifida or cerebral
palsy, as well as parents and providers.
Send: Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Blvd. N.W., Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007-4226
List # 95
Entered: 12/28/94
Book: Stretch & Strengthen
Authors: Anderson, B. & Bornell, D.G.
Content: This book instructs people with disabilities and older people
in simple stretch and strengthening exercises. The
strengthening exercises are done with an Iso-Band (circular
elastic band with tubular handles).
Cost: $12.45 each book with Iso-band (Item
#5000/5001) + $3.50 shipping and handling; $6.95 each
book (Item #5000); $5.50 each Iso-Band (Item #5001)
Send: Stretching Inc.
P.O. Box 767
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Info: 1-800-333-1307
List#: 96
Entered: 12/28/94
Video: Stretching, The Video (also available in Spanish)
Minutes: 57
Authors: Anderson, B. & J.
Content: Offers people a variety of daily stretching with a simple,
safe format. video was not created for people with
disabilities but is an excellent for helping to understand the
important of stretching and how to safely stretch. Organized
into six slowly paced sections: A brief introduction,
stretched for the neck and back, then legs and hips, followed
by stretches for the feet, and then arms and shoulders.
The tape concludes with a 14 minute overall series of
stretches that can be followed for everyday fitness or for a
specific sport or activity. People will need to choose and
adapt what they're able to do from the variety of stretches
offered on the tape.
Cost: $29.25 + $3.25 shipping and handling (English - Item #5005,
Spanish - Item #5028) also available in PAL European video
format - Item #5027
Send: Stretching Inc.
P.O. Box 767
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Info: 1-800-333-1307
List #: 97
Entered: 12/28/94
Book: Stretching
Author: Anderson, B
Pages: 192
Content: This book, although not specifically developed for people with
disabilities, is one of the most widely- used and recommended
books on stretching. There are 192 illustrated pages showing
stretching methods and routines for each part of the body and
for a host of specific activities. The book also covers
exercises for developing strength, care of the back and
recommendations for sound nutrition.
Cost: $12 +$3.75 shipping and handling (Item #2001)
Send: Stretching Inc.
P.O. Box 767
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Info: 1-800-333-1307
List #: 98
Article: Aging with a Disability: Educating Myself, in
Generations, Journal of The American Society on Aging
Author: Kailes, J.
Pages: 3
Published: Winter 1992, Vol. XVI, No. 1
Content: Personal experiences about the lack of general information
available about aging with a disability. Cites Trieschmann's
book, Aging with Disability, (List #49) as a first step to
identifying the real problems facing people with disabilities
who are middle-aged or nearing retirement. Lists specific
questions in key areas: research, prevention, nutrition and
advocacy, which need answers.
List #: 99
Article: Centers for Independent Living
Pages: 9
Published: March 1994.
Content: Offers good, clear definitions and explanations of what
Centers for Independent Living are and what they do.
Information includes: what makes CILs unique; why CILs were
created; locating a CIL; CIL's impact and more. It is a
useful handout for public education and independent living
philosophy training.
Cost: $10, checks payable to J. Kailes
Send: June Isaacson Kailes
Disability Policy Consultant
6201 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 2
Playa del Rey, California 90293-7556
Info: June Isaacson Kailes, 310-821-7080, FAX 310-827-0269
List #: 100
Entered: 1/4/95
Directory: Centers for Independent Living
Published: Annually Updated
Cost: $10.00
Send: ILRU
2323 Shepherd Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77019.
Info: 713-520-0232 voice, 713-520-5136 TTY
List #: 101
Entered: 6/6/94
Listserve: Aging with Disability
Host: Kailes, J.
Focus: An Internet mailing list used to periodically distribute
resources and information, such as updates of this Resource
List, related to aging with disability.
Send: If you have access to Internet e-mail send a message to
jkailes@tsbbs02.tnet.com asking to be placed on the aging with
disability mailing list. You will periodically receive e-mail
related to aging with disability issues and resources.
List #: 102
Entered: 2/1/95
Resource Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for Guide:
Gerontology and Geriatric Education 1991-92
Author: Pacific Geriatric Education Center
Pages: 55
Content: Lists and describes audio-visual works available on a large
variety of subjects, including aging, disabilities,
osteoporosis and alternative therapeutic programs.
Send: Geriatric Education Center
c/o Los Angeles Resource Center
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191
Info: 213-740-8711
List #: 103
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide:
Resources for Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Aging (1)
Minutes: 60
Content: What happens to the brain and mind during the aging process?
Why do some people age and still retain full mental capacity
while others lose agility of the mind? This program questions
some of the long-held stereotypes about aging and the mind. It
also explores the diseases of aging including: stroke,
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, pointing out that these
diseases are quite distinct from normal aging. Viewers watch
experiments that prove that even in old age, new brain
connections can be formed. Finally, the program focuses on the
phenomenon most commonly associated with older minds: the
wisdom of the aged.
Send: PBS Video
495 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC, 20024
Info: 202-488-5000 or 800-344-3337
List #: 104
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide:
Resources for Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Aging (2)
Minutes: 26
Content: This program covers the physical process of aging, examining
the various body systems to see how and why they change with
age. It also shows that not all the changes in older people
are inevitable and that some changes in the aging body can be
slowed down or reversed.
Send: Films for the Humanities and Sciences
P. O. Box 2053
Princeton, NJ 08543-2053
Info: 1-800-257-5126
List #: 105
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Resources for Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: The Body Ages
Minutes: 25
Content: This program demonstrates that aging is a natural process that
need not hinder an active, fulfilling lifestyle.
Send: Altshul Group Corporation
Health Division/930 Pitner Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202
Info: 1-800-421-2363
List #: 106
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide:
Resources for Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Title: Human Development: Successful Aging
Media: Filmstrip or slides w/ cassette
Produced: 1979
Content: Successful aging may be a contradiction in terms, since old
age is associated with poor health, poverty, loneliness and a
lack of purpose. This series overturns many myths about
aging, and shows both through gerontological research and
through interviews with people over 65 how successful and
rewarding life can be in what our society has demeaningly
labeled "the twilight years".
Send: Concept Media
P. O. Box 19542
Irvine, CA 92714
List #: 107
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for
Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Film: Acting our Age: A film About Women Growing Old
Minutes: 58
Content: This documentary presents an unprecedented contemporary look
at women and aging in America. Acting our Age introduces six
women, aged 65 to 75, and through their stories of personal
struggle and triumph, the film dispels the myths and
challenges the stereotypes which have defined the image of old
women in American culture. As they speak openly about
sexuality, being alone, financial difficulties and dealing
with death, their straight-forward responses reconstruct our
expectations about aging and provide insight into the concerns
and lives of "real" old women.
Send: Direct Cinema Limited
P.O. Box 69799
Los Angeles, CA 90069-9976
Info: 213-650-4700
List #: 108
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for
Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Arthritis: Therapy Exercises
Minutes: 25
Content: Presents exercises for seniors with arthritis who are
experiencing the early stages of restricted physical movement.
It demonstrates proper stasis exercises specifically designed
to increase flexibility of all body joints and to increase
ranges of motion. The work contains close-ups which serve to
facilitate observation and integration of the subtle, as well
as gross movements.
Send: University of Nevada at Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Info: 702-739-3453
List #: 109
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for
Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Living With Arthritis
Minutes: 13
Content: This video carefully depicts how a joint works and interacts
with muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bursae to the
development of the two major forms of arthritis. Presents a
complete look at the problems and available treatments.
Stresses heat, exercise, rest, and medication (HERM) as the
best therapy. Occupational and physical therapies are also
included as well as a warning on "miracle" cures.
Send: Milner-Fenwick Inc.
2125 Greenspring Dr.
Timonium, MD 20193
Info: 800-638-8652
List #: 110
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for
Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Have You Heard?
Minutes: 15
Content: Most of us take hearing for granted, but more than 15 million
Americans, and almost 50% of those over 65, experience some
degree of hearing impairment. This program provides
information about the proper identification, treatment, and
possible correction of hearing problems.
Send: HOST Project Director
3438 Olney-Laytonsville Rd.
Olney, MD 20832
Info: 301-775-6114
List #: 111
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for
Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Get Up and Go
Minutes: 25
Content: Professionals in Neurology, Physical Therapy, and
Rehabilitation have worked together to create a video designed
specifically for older persons with Parkinson's Disease. The
work has been endorsed by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation,
focuses on the prevention of contractures and improvements in
endurance and muscle strength. The tape also attempts to
facilitate social interaction among those performing the
presented exercise routines.
Send: Health Tapes Inc.
P. O. Box 47196
Oak Park, MI 48237
Info: 313-662-5100
List #: 112
Entered: from Audio-Visual Guide: Resources for
Gerentology and Geriatric Education, 1991-92
Video: Canine Companions for Independence
Minutes: 26
Content: This video documents the incredible work of Canine Companions,
an organization that breeds, trains, and places signal (or
hearing-ear) dogs with the hearing impaired, social dogs to
visit nursing homes, and service dogs for the physically
challenged.
Send: Canine Companies for Independence
P. O. Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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