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“YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO COMPETE” SAY PARTICIPANTS IN THE GAMES FOR LIFE
Austin tournament brings long-term care residents together in friendly battle for gold
Austin, Texas – An Olympic-style event for Texas nursing home and assisted living residents will challenge misconceptions about aging, competition and life in long-term care. On March 27, over 500 adult residents from long-term care facilities will compete in the 2010 Games for Life at the University of Texas Recreational Sports Center.
Now in its 28th year, The Games for Life is the longest running event of its kind in the US. Teams from across Central Texas will participate in a series of adaptive competitions that test their athletic, creative and intellectual skills. Events include balloon volleyball, wheelchair racing, discus, spelling and arts and crafts.
“Life doesn’t end when you enter a nursing home. And nor does the competitive spirit”, says Jeff Brown, President of CASACA. “Right now, residents are practicing, training and challenging each other. Every team wants to bring home the Grand Champion trophy.”
The Games for Life is open to all adult residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes. At the 2009 Games, competitors ranged in age from 23 to 105, with an average age of 75. For information on participating or volunteering, visit www.casaca.org/gamesforlife
About The Games
The Games for Life is organized by the Capital Area Social and Activity Coordinators Association, Inc. (CASACA). It is funded by CASACA members, sponsorships and donations.
CASACA is comprised of activity professionals working in long term care facilities in Austin, Texas and the surrounding communities. Its mission is to provide residents with life enrichment experiences through a variety of social and stimulatory programs.
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