1. Chatham Senior Olympics Training Program
Western Chatham Senior Center
112 Village Lake Road
Siler City, NC (919)
Eastern Chatham Senior Center
365 NC-87
Pittsboro, NC (919)

2. 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.

3. 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

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

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

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

7. Top Reasons to Participate in
Senior Games 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]

8. The thrill of victory
V for Victory!
Proud champions

9. 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

10. 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

11. “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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Thank you! Western Chatham Senior Center 112 Village Lake Road
Siler City, NC (919)
Eastern Chatham Senior Center
365 NC-87
Pittsboro, NC (919)