Chatham Senior Olympics Training Program Western Chatham Senior Center 112 Village Lake Road Siler City, NC 27344 (919) 742-3975 Eastern Chatham Senior Center 365 NC-87 Pittsboro, NC 27312 (919) 542-4512

2016 CDC Report Cites Danger of Inactivity among Aging Population More than 1 in 4 Americans aged 50+ are inactive Inactivity is highest in the South and among adults with at least one chronic disease Inactivity significantly increases with age—more than 1 in 3 persons aged 75+ Inactivity is especially high among the less educated "Adults benefit from any amount of physical activity. Helping inactive people become more physically active is an important step towards healthier and more vibrant communities.“ —Dr. Janet Fulton, CDC report author In a recent media release (September 15, 2016), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that "Despite the many benefits of moderate physical activity, 31 million Americans (28 percent) age 50 years and older are inactive -- that is, they are not physically active beyond the basic movements needed for daily life activities." An author of the CDC report, Dr. Janet Fulton, put it this way: "Adults benefit from any amount of physical activity. Helping inactive people become more physically active is an important step towards healthier and more vibrant communities." In analyzing nationwide data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC found that inactivity was highest in the South (30.1 percent) and among adults with at least one chronic disease. They also found that inactivity significantly increased with age--with more than a third (35.3%) of those aged 75 and older being inactive. Also, they reported that the "percentage of inactivity decreased as education increased and also increased as weight status increased.  31 million Americans (28%) age 50 years and older are inactive. Inactivity is highest in the South (30%) and among adults with at least one chronic disease. Inactivity significantly increases with age--with more than a third (35%) of those aged 75 and older being inactive. The percentage of inactivity decreases as education increases.

Appendix 1: CHA Complete Findings Presentation/ Databook 2014 Chatham County Community Health Assessment Appendix 1: CHA Complete Findings Presentation/ Databook Obesity was #1 priority Obesity is linked to a number of chronic diseases and reduced overall quality of life Physical activity is key to good health Chatham Community Perspective Big Problem Problem Not a Problem Don’t know In the survey, we asked respondents to go through a list of issues and tell us if each was a big problem, problem, or not a problem in their community, or they did not know. Other than demographics questions, this was the only item asked in the 2010 community survey. The results are on this slide. For example, obesity/overweight had the highest percentage of respondents who said it was either a problem or big problem in their communities. In 2010, jobs, obesity, and lack of adequate/affordable health insurance topped the list. Source: Chatham Community Health Opinion Survey, 2014

Why Chatham? Why now? Age 60+ Age 0-17 Age 85+ Source: NC State Data Center, Oct 2014

Good friends, good times! Hanging out at the COA! Good friends, good times!

Warming up range of motion! Getting competition ready! Stretching is key to Olympic success!

Top Reasons to Participate in Senior Games- 2016 Survey Survey says… #1. It’s fun #2. To keep active #3. Competition #4. Fitness #5. To improve health #6. Feel younger #7. Friendship 85% of NC Senior Games participants say that preparing for the games is part of their regular weekly activities. On average they spend 6 hours preparing a week. #1. It’s fun #2. To keep active #3. Competition [especially for men] #4. Fitness #5. Improving health [especially minority] #6. Feel younger #7. Friendship [especially those with less education]

The thrill of victory V for Victory! Proud champions

More Than Half of Senior Games Participants Report… Meet more people More physically active Good feelings about life Increased self-esteem Improved health Increased energy level More socially active Increased physical strength Improved heart and lung functioning Improved shape/physique

Most older adults want to age at home— Why we NEED the Chatham Senior Olympics Training Program In 2016, only 155 of 29,000 Chatham residents aged 50+ participated in Senior Games. Most NC Senior Games participants are college educated—most Chatham seniors are not, especially in western Chatham. In 2016, nearly $8 million was spent by Medicaid to support Chatham residents in nursing homes—only $8,000 was available for elderly Health Promotion programs. Most older adults want to age at home— one of the best ways to remain independent is to stay physically active. We had 65 participants in 2013; 112 in 2014

“The idea is to die young as late as possible.” – Measuring Impact: Online Fitness Calculator The average chronological age of National Senior Games participants was 68 The average fitness age of National Senior Games Participants was 43 Many of National Senior Games participants only started exercising regularly in their middle-aged years or even later “The idea is to die young as late as possible.” – Ashley Montagu

Learning all about the games Ready for the fun to begin! Learning new sports! Learning all about the games Ready for the fun to begin! Friendly competition

Why Your Investment Matters… The Innovation Award will: Expand hours of COA’s part-time fitness specialist Allow purchase of needed equipment and supplies Let us fill up this room with fun, fitness and fellowship Give us a chance to prove success of this program for Chatham and other North Carolina counties

Thank you! Western Chatham Senior Center 112 Village Lake Road Siler City, NC 27344 (919) 742-3975 Eastern Chatham Senior Center 365 NC-87 Pittsboro, NC 27312 (919) 542-4512