| Title |
North Carolina Senior Games |
| Agency |
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Service Operations
|
| Web |
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging |
| Description |
Senior Games provides a quality year-round health promotion and education program for adults age 55 and older. This is accomplished through 1) a network of local Senior Games Programs that offer health promotion and wellness activities in all 100 counties; 2)an annual State Finals which provides an opportunity for state level competition for those who have excelled at the local level; 3) a Silver Arts program that provides seniors with an opportunity to engage in visual arts, dance and literary talents; and 4) a Silver Striders walking program that encourages seniors to execise on a regular basis. |
| Grantee Eligibility |
This program does not provide financial assistance grants. |
| Fund |
14411-1210 |
| State |
$175,000.00 |
| Federal |
Federal Amount not specified |
| Other |
Other Amount not specified |
| Funding Year |
2008 |
| Keywords |
aging and the aged, health education, physical fitness, recreation, disease prevention |
| Assistance |
None |