@article{oai:nsg.repo.nii.ac.jp:00003617, author = {Nashimoto, Mitsue and Nishiwaki, Tomoko and Saitou, Toshiko and Kobayashi, Ryousaku and Takahashi, Kazuei}, issue = {1}, journal = {Niigata journal of health and welfare, 1346-8782}, month = {}, note = {application/pdf, 論文(Article), Purpose: To devise a program to promote the health and longevity of the elderly, and implement an exchange session based on collaboration between the university and the elderly in the community. Methods: Faculty members devised a program aimed at understanding the health needs of the elderly in the community, including health promotion and longevity. Results: After opening with a demonstration of calisthenics introduced in senior community clubs, faculty presented lectures in a relay system covering the following topics: 1. Social withdrawal and inactive lifestyle; 2. Current status of long-term care insurance recipients; 3. Meals for health promotion; and 4. Simple training methods to increase muscle strength. Conclusion: This exchange session aimed to identify the needs of the elderly in the community. We believe the session successfully raised awareness about these issues. It will be necessary to build a foundation of collaboration with the community to further address the needs of the elderly.}, pages = {76--82}, title = {A Collaborative Exchange Session with the Elderly in the Community on Health and Longevity - Understanding the needs of the elderly -}, volume = {8}, year = {2008} }