Let's Dance
About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. They serve as a national voice for older Americans and the community, bringing together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of older adults.
NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) is the only national organization solely focused on strengthening and supporting the over 11,000 senior centers across the country, which serve over 1 million older adults every day.
Senior centers across the country provide a vibrant, active space where older adults can engage and thrive!
For more information about NCOA, please click here!
About the Partnership
NCOA is always looking to offer older adults the best resources and programs to help empower them, especially when it comes time to make important health decisions.
NCOA is partnering with Medtronic in the Join the Pace Makers Campaign - to raise awareness of the risks between MRIs and pacemakers, educate patients of treatment options, and inform them that if they do need a pacemaker, there is a new option available that will allow anyone with this device access to an MRI.
This is especially important because the number of patients with pacemakers is growing at the same time that the use of MRI is increasing. An estimated 50-70% of people with a pacemaker may need to undergo an MRI scan at some point of their life.1
NCOA will help educate the public about heart rhythm issues by hosting several seminars in early 2012. Following the seminars, attendees will be invited to put on their dancing shoes and participate in dances that contribute to overall wellness. Join us for a great mix of education and fun at a local senior center.
For more information about the seminars and Senior Dances, please contact Christine Harding at 202.479.6605.
Senior Dance Schedule
NCOA is committed to patient education and to this campaign, and will join Medtronic in its effort to help educate the public about heart rhythm issues by hosting several seminars in early 2012. Following the seminars, attendees will be invited to put on their dancing shoes and participate in dances that contribute to overall wellness.
Join us for a great mix of education and fun! Professional dancer Debbie Allen may surprise her fellow Pace Makers by showing off her moves at some of these events.
For more information about the seminars and Senior Dances, please contact Christine Harding at 202.479.6605.
Senior Dance Schedule
Houston, TX
Tuesday, March 5, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Denver Harbor Center
6402 Market Street
Houston, TX 77020
Tampa, FL
Monday, March 18, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Town 'N Country Senior Center
7606 Paula Drive
Tampa, FL 33615
Corpus Christi, TX
Tuesday, March 26, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lindale Senior Center
3135 Swatner Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Austin, TX
Thursday, April 25, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
South Austin Senior Activity Center
3911 Manchaca Road
Austin, TX 78741
Irving, TX
Tuesday, April 30, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Irving Heritage Senior Center
200 S. Jefferson
Irving, TX 75060
Please check back for future dance events!
NCOA Educational Materials
NCOA offers the public several heart health educational materials, as well as more information about its Senior Centers. Click on the link below to download any of these educational brochures.
What You Should Know About Medical Imaging and Electronic Implantable Devices
NCOA National Medical Imaging Survey Q&A
References
- Reference: 1 Kalin R and Staton MS. Current clinical issues for MRI scanning of pacemaker and defibrillator patients. PACE 2005;28:326-328.