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WV State Geriatric Olympics program goes global

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West Virginia State University is once again extending its Geriatric Olympics program around the globe.

Several school leaders will attend the World Congress on Active Aging in Glasgow, Scotland between August 13 and 17, according to a WVSU news release.

"Geri Olympics" was started 25 years ago by faculty member as a program to promote wellness, active living and quality of life for nursing home residents through competitive sports and "intergenerational" teamwork. Athletes and their caregivers train for months before competing.

"Geri Olympics has been an amazing event that has been planned by West Virginia State University students, faculty, health care professionals, community volunteers from more 20 agencies, as well as the nursing home residents," said Ted Muilenburg, an associate professor of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies at WVSU.