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About TEXERCISETEXERCISE is a statewide fitness campaign, developed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to educate and involve older Texans and their families in physical activities and proper nutrition. The TEXERCISE campaign promotes activity among individuals, as well as community events and policies that support fitness in all life areas. With the assistance of Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Honorary State Chairman, our partners in the aging network, and other corporate sponsors, DADS works to disseminate information and sponsor promotional activities throughout Texas. Contact UsFor more information or any questions, please give us a call at: Statewide partnersActivities can occur in the office, your neighborhood, in a health clinic, or just about any setting. If you are interested in partnering with DADS to promote Texercise in your community , please contact DADS at 1-512-438-4293. Click here to learn more about our Texercise partners.
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Updated: June 24, 2008 |
El Pasoans 'Hop' During Healthy Aging WeekSept. 25 marked the beginning of a new way a living for El Paso seniors when about 350 of them attended the annual "Harvest Hop” event hosted by the Active Aging Collaborative of El Paso. The event emphasized social dancing as a great way to stay physically active while having fun. Many came ready to participate in the dance contest while others were ready to learn. Local media personalities served as judges for a contest, and later shared a dance with first, second and third place winners. Participants were given "Texercise" and "Texercicio" booklets as a resource on becoming and staying physically active. They also received goody bags to take home with them. | Continue this story |
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