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PEPPI is a physical activity program specifically designed for older adults to increase and maintain their level of fitness and independence. A group of older adults as peer leaders receive professional training in the components of PEPPI – flexibility, balance, strength and endurance exercises. The peer leaders then return to their respective wellness senior centers and lead exercise classes for their peers. The AR PEPPI program provides older Arkansans with the opportunity to learn how to exercise correctly (i.e. using correct techniques) in a safe environment, both physically (at the senior center) and mentally (among people of similar age and health conditions), and to increase their level of physical activity.
PEPPI is based on research conducted at Tufts University, which has demonstrated the benefit of this type of training for older adults. In 1997, the PEPPI program received the Pennsylvania Health Educators Institute Special Population Health Education/Health Promotion Award. In 2002, PEPPI won the “Health Educators Institute Special Population Health Education/Health Promotion Award,” which is a national award. PEPPI has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a model program.
For more information on finding a PEPPI program near you, starting your own PEPPI program, or on the PEPPI program in general, please contact:
Nancy Green
Arkansas Department of Health
Van Buren County Health Department
526 Quality Drive
PO Box 452
Clinton, AR 72031
Cell: 501-412-6467
Pager: 1-800-264-2535 PIN#0952
Email: ngreen@healthyarkansas.com
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