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What is Gerofit?Gerofit is an exercise program that promotes health & wellness for Veterans. Participants in the program have demonstrated improved health, mental, physical function and well-being.Gerofit is a great way for Veterans to stay active by using a variety of strength and aerobic exercises. Veterans also stay active by participating in group classes like tai chi, dancing, walking, and balance. For those who don’t live near an available Gerofit site, click on the Gerofit Resources and the How do I join? Tabs to find out how we can help.All veterans are given a personalized exercise prescription and guidance in carrying out the exercise program is provided by trained exercise staff such as a physiologists, nurses or physical therapistsStarting in Durham in 1986, the program is now offered at 15 different VA Healthcare Systems around the country. For a list of locations click on the Gerofit Locations tab. How do I Join?There are flagship Gerofit programs offered at 15 VA Healthcare Systems around the country.
PACE is a fun, non-threatening group fitness program that combines a strength and cardiovascular workout in a time efficient half-hour. This interval circuit training program quickly and safely changes your body shape, by utilizing hydraulic resistance that matches the effort of the user (accomodating resistance). Gerofit is an exercise program that promotes health & wellness for Veterans. Participants in the program have demonstrated improved health, mental, physical function and well-being. Gerofit is a great way for Veterans to stay active by using a variety of strength and aerobic exercises.
For a list of locations click on the Gerofit Locations tab to find a Gerofit Program near you. Some programs also offer telehealth services for individuals unable to attend onsite facilites.To be eligible for the program:.
You must be a Veteran enrolled with the Veterans Health Administration. Your overall health should be stable and sufficient for you to participate without needing continuous assistance.Talk to your primary care provider about joining Gerofit if you are near one of the 15 existing Gerofit Programs.If you do not live close to one of our flagship Gerofit programs reach out to the.Additional resources can be found on the Gerofit Resources tab. Gerofit ResourcesThis page will provide useful resources to help you with your exercise journey. It contains that will provide more information on the history of the program, and even get you exercising with us from your own home. Information regarding several is also provided. Exercise VideosVideo of Kenny (Gerofit Physiologist) exercising with 4 Veterans. Feel free to join along.
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These exercises are considered low to moderate intensity and modifications are presented for those of all abilities. Length 36 minutes.Video of Lauren (Gerofit Physiologist) practicing yoga with 4 Veterans. Feel free to join along. This practice is considered low intensity and is done entirely from the safety of a chair. Modifications are presented for those of all abilities.
Length 27 minutes. Brief History of GerofitDr. Cohen, first director of the Durham VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center describes how Gerofit came about. Length 2 minutes. Additional VHA Wellness ProgramsMOVE! Is a weight management, health promotion program designed to improve the lives of Veterans. External ContentLearn about other community programs for staying active including:.
Silver Sneakers An exercise program for active, older adults. Walking weight training and yoga. Go4Life (National Institute of Aging Campaign) Helps you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life. Offers exercise tips, and free resources to help you get ready, start exercising, and stay active. Where is Gerofit Located?Gerofit is currently offered at 15 VA locations around the country. For implementation information please contact the following staff. For a list of VA locations please see below.
If you live too far away to attend please see the Gerofit Resources tab for other opportunities.Miriam C. Morey, Ph.D.Program DirectorDurham VA Medical Center GRECCTelephone: (919) 286-0411 ext 176776Email:Megan Pearson, M.A.Gerofit National Enterprise Program ManagerDurham VA Medical Center GRECCTelephone: (919) 286-0411 ext 175323Email:Stephen Jennings, M.S.National Outreach Exercise PhysiologistDurham VA Medical Center GRECCTelephone: (919) 286-0411 ext 176098Email:VA Gerofit LocationsGerofit Ann Arbor VA Health Care System (VISN 10), (734) 998-7424Gerofit Baltimore VA Health Care System (VISN 5), (410) 605-7000 ext. 4840Gerofit Boston VA Health Care System (VISN 1), (617) 232-9500 ext. 42785Gerofit Canandaigua VA Health Care System with outreach to Rochester CBOC (VISN 2), (585) 463-2600 ext 32529Gerofit Cincinnati VA Health Care System (VISN 10), (513) 861-3100 ext 3031Gerofit Denver VA Health Care System (VISN 19), (303) 399-8020 ext 3177Gerofit Durham VA Health Care System (VISN 6), (919) 286-0411 ext. 176786Gerofit Honolulu VA Health Care System (VISN 21), (808) 433-7848Gerofit Little Rock VA Health Care System (VISN 16), (501) 257-2044Gerofit Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System (VISN 22), (310) 478-3711 ext 42627Gerofit Miami VA Health Care System (VISN 8), (305) 575-7000 ext 3388Gerofit Murfreesboro VA Health Care System (VISN 9), (615) 225-6700Gerofit Pittsburgh VA Health Care System (VISN 4), (412) 360-2627Gerofit Puget Sound VA Health Care System (VISN 20)(206) 277-1473Gerofit Salem VA Health Care System (VISN 6), (540) 982-2463 ext 2029.
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