The Health Team provides information on women's health and aging to allow you to make informed health decisions. We will take a holistic approach to help us safeguard and nurture our bodies, as well as enrich our minds and spirits. There will be articles and reports, suggested books, and FAWCO member contributions. We will also include practical information and resources, such as caring for loved ones from a distance, for ourselves and family members.
In 2014, we re-launched Clubs in Motion, with the goal to walk or run around the globe before the March 2015 Conference. That's 40,000 kms, so we better get moving! To learn more, sign up your club's walking or running group, and check how far we've come, go to Clubs in Motion.
We have gathered information from FAWCO Clubs about their Heart Pillow Projects to help women who have had breast cancer surgery. If you have Heart Pillow news to share, please send it to us at .
We are currently looking for a Health Issues Team Chair. Please contact if you are interested in the position.
There are some 75 million Baby Boomers and 10 million have become involved in
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long distance caregivers is unknown. I meet people every week who have parents
living in a different country,
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Many people don't understand what
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don't know how much it can cost, and don't know the options available to them.
What is long
term care?
Unlike medical care, long term
care is not primarily intended to...
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Join Clubs in Motion and get moving with FAWCO. If your club has a walking, hiking or running group, this is for YOU! You can dowload a flyer to publicize the program to your club members by opening Clubs_In_Motion.doc.
Let's get moving! Join FAWCO Clubs in Motion today! Happy and healthy!
Our FAWCO Leadership was caught in the act - out WALKING while attending the Geneva NGO Forum Beijing+20!! From left to right on the rock... Kathleen Simon (Counselor & AWC Bern), Maggie Palu (AWG-LR - thanks to Maggie for the photos), My-Linh Kunst (President & AWC Berlin), Monica Jubayli (1st VP & AWC Lebanon), Suzanne Wheeler (Foundation Board Member & AAWE Paris), and Sallie Chaballier (2nd VP & AAWE Paris). Well done ladies!
Clubs in Motion is a FAWCO initiative to encourage members to stay physically fit. Keep your club members healthy and increase FAWCO awareness. Start sending a record of all those kilometers or miles your clubs' walkers and runners have walked or run NOW!
Who can send in kilometers/miles? FAWCO Club activities can include walking groups, participating in walks/runs in your area, organizing a walk with your club members ,etc. In order for the kilometers / miles to count, three or more members must be exercising together. We are not gathering data from individuals walking on their own, because this is about both the physical benefits and the mental benefits of getting active together!
How will the kilometers/miles be tallied? Send kilometers from club activities with club name to and the number of participants. Please include the name and location of any organized walks/runs - for example: breast cancer awareness, club walking group, marathons, etc. and any special locations. Send photos!
You'll find updates on the FAWCO Clubs In Motion page under the Health Team site, so you can check the progress of the various clubs.
Why should clubs get involved? Exercise benefits your health. Did you know that for every hour of regular, vigorous exercise you do, like brisk walking, you can live two hours longer? And we all know that it's more FUN to exercise with friends. Clubs in Motion will be a fun way to get your members active and interested in FAWCO, and introduce them to FAWCO's website.
Top 10 reasons to Get in Motion with Clubs in Motion:
Prevent Type 2 diabetes
Reduce risk of heart disease
Reduce the risk of osteoporosis: strengthen bones/maintain bone density
Improve blood pressure
Help lower cholesterol
Help you maintain a healthy body weight
Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
Good for your brain: cognitive functions improve with regular exercise
Many FAWCO member clubs are involved in making heart pillows to donate to help the recovery of women who have had breast cancer surgery. AWC The Hague has a Heart Pillow Best Practice with instructions for how you can start your own heart pillow project that you can access in our members-only Best Practices section (you must be registered and log in to see these). We also have Heart Pillows featured in these articles: Heart Pillow Project and Stitched with Love.
