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Faithfully fit forever: a holistic exercise and wellness program for faith communities.
Full Abstract
Older adults are at risk for numerous acute and chronic health conditions. Many of these conditions can be prevented or better managed by participation in health promotion and wellness programming. The social support found through involvement in a faith community makes this setting an ideal place for offering health promotion and wellness programming. This article includes a description of an innovative, faith-based, community-based wellness program titled Faithfully Fit Forever (FFF). The Cardiac Rehabilitation and Parish Nursing Departments at MeritCare Health System, Fargo, North Dakota, developed FFF in 2000. FFF is a holistic health improvement program that embraces the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. It is led by laypeople (many are parish nurses) who are members of the individual religious community. The program includes 30 to 40 minutes of exercise, health education time, and devotional time promoting spiritual and emotional health.
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Author/s: White, James A (JA); Drechsel, Janet (J); Johnson, Jenna (J);
Affiliation: MeritCare Health System.
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Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association (J Holist Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2006-Jun; vol 24 (issue 2) : pp 127-31
Dates: Created 2006/06/02; Completed 2006/09/14;
PMID: 16740903, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)
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