Kay’s Publications:
Kay has written scores of journal articles and blogs for both professional and consumer outlets. Here are a few recent and featured articles with available PDF downloads. Contact Brilliant Aging if you would like more information about other articles listed.
Books & Book Chapters
In 2011, Kay’s book, Exercise and Wellness for Older Adults was published in Traditional Chinese for Taiwan and Hong Kong. In 2020, it was translated into Simplified Chinese for mainland China.
Chapter 4: The Media’s Portrayal of Ageing
Chapter 7: Exercise Programming and Leadership
Chapter 10: Warming up and Cooling Down
Journal Articles
Purpose-centered Senior Living
I Used To Be A Dancer
Bring Joy To The Process
Of Change
The Dignity of Risk
Aging Scripts & Transformation
Increasing Physical Activity Participation Among 50+ Adults
Aging Expectations & Family Resilience Part 1
Aging Expectations & Family Resilience Part 2
How Healthcare Reform Opens New Doors to Senior Living
From Good Intentions to New Habits For Aging Well
Aging Well - Turning Good Intentions Into Actions
Creating Purpose-Driven Communities
Full list of publications
BOOKS AND ISSUE BRIEFS:
Van Norman, K. (2019) “Healthy Aging Success or Sabotage”, chapter in Success Formula: the world’s leading entrepreneurs & professionals reveal their secrets for health, wealth, and success today, published by Celebrity Press, Winter Park, Florida.
Van Norman, K., Milner, C., Milner, J., (2012) “The Media’s Portrayal of Ageing”, chapter in Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise?, David Bloom (lead editor), et.al., World Economic Forum
Van Norman, K. (2011) Exercise and Wellness for Older Adults-practical programming strategies, (Chinese Translation), Farterng Culture Company, Taipei City, Taiwan
Van Norman, K. (2010) Exercise and Wellness for Older Adults-practical programming strategies, Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign,IL
Van Norman, K. (2006) Motivating Participants to Be More Physically Active, Center for Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging Issue Brief, Number 5, Winter 2006
Van Norman, K, (2005) “Warming up and Cooling Down”, chapter in Physical Activity for Older Adults, editors, Jessie Jones, PhD and Debra J. Rose, PhD, Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, IL
Van Norman, K.,(1998, rev. 2004), “Exercise Programming & Leadership”, chapter in Exercise for Older Adults: ACE’S Guide for Fitness Professionals published by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Van Norman, K. Exercise Programming for Older Adults (1995), Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign,IL
JOURNAL ARTICLES:
Van Norman, K (2020) “Purpose-centered Senior Living”, Journal on Active Aging, May/June
Van Norman, K (2020) “I Used to Be A Dancer”, Growing Bolder, Spring Issue
Van Norman, K (2020) “Bring Joy to the Process of Change”, Growing Bolder, Winter Issue
Van Norman, K (2019) “The Dignity of Risk”, Growing Bolder, Winter Issue
Van Norman, K (2019) “From Good Intentions to New Habits for Aging Well: the Vitality Portfolio® can help you take action”, Growing Bolder, Spring Issue
Van Norman, K (2018) “Aging Scripts and Transformation”, Growing Bolder, Fall Issue
Van Norman, K (2018) Aging Expectations and Family Resilience, Part 2”, CSA Journal, 72/Volume 3
Van Norman, K (2018) “Aging Expectations and Family Resilience, Part 1”, CSA Journal, 71/Volume 2
Van Norman, K (2016) “Aging Well: Turning Good Intentions into Action”, CSA Journal, 67/Volume 3
Van Norman, K., Rogers, K. (2013) “How Healthcare Reform Opens New Doors to Senior Living”, Journal on Active Aging, January/February.
Van Norman, K., Milner, C., Milner, J. (2012) “The Media’s Portrayal of Aging”, Journal on Active Aging, March/April.
Van Norman, K. (2009) “Creating Purpose-Driven Communities”, Journal on Active Aging, September/October.
Van Norman, K. (2004), “Increasing Physical Activity Participation among 50+ Adults: A New Approach, Journal on Active Aging, September/October.
Van Norman, K, Montague, J., (2002) “Taking Wellness to New Levels”, Assisted Living Success, October.
Van Norman, K. (1999-2001), Assisted Living Success, Corner on Fitness Column
“Changing Wellness Behavior, Part 2”, April, 2001
“Changing Wellness Behavior, Part I”, February, 2001
“Vocational & Social Dimensions”, January 2001
“Facilitating the Intellectual Dimension of Wellness”, December, 2000
“More than Physical”, October 2000.
“Movement Matters”, August, 2000
“Understanding & Reducing the Risk of Falls”, December, 1999
“Fighting Physical Frailty”, October, 1999
“Fitness for Individual Needs: Moving from theory to practice in wellness programming”, August 1999
“Whole Person Wellness: A Framework”, January 1999
Van Norman, K. (1999), “Wellness: Moving from Principle to Practical Application” Retirement Community Business, (spring).
Van Norman, K. (1999) “Motivation & Compliance in Exercise Programs for Older Adults” Canadian Fitness, July.
Van Norman, K., and Montague, J. (1998),“The Multi-Station Wellness Concept: Motivating Older Adults to Move Towards Wellness”, American Senior Fitness Bulletin, Vol.5,no.1, winter 1998.
Van Norman, K., and Montague, J.(1998) “The Multi-Stations Wellness Model” Assisted Living Success, August.
Van Norman, K., (1998) “Motivation and Compliance in Exercise Programs for Older Adults” The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, October.
Van Norman, K. (1998) “The Role of Wellness Programming in Assisted Living” Ohio Assisted Living Association, June/July.