A new special issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine features articles on physical activity as a preventive measure against physical disablement in older adults. The National Blueprint Consensus Conference Summary Report is included in this issue. Table of Contents: The National Blueprint Consensus Conference Summary Report The Prevention Challenge – An Overview of […]
An AARP file photo of 81-year-old Bill Schweizer was selected as the first place winner in the National Blueprint 2003 Images of Aging Photo Contest. The photo captures Schweizer crossing the finish line in an AARP TriUmph Classic running event. The first place award was a $200 gift certificate from Human Kinetics Publications. The Images […]
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS PROGRESS February 2004 In This Issue: Note to Partners AOA Deputy Assistant Director’s Speech from the Blueprint Conference NCOA and National Blueprint Office Partner on Prevention Center for the Elderly Fifty-Plus Fitness Weekend, March 12-14 AARP Quality of Life Index New Resources from Blueprint Partners Mini-Grant Update: Comprehensive Health Education Foundation Note to […]
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS PROGRESS March 2004 In this Issue: Updates from Blueprint Partners Grant Opportunity for Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs New Research on Aging and Physical Activity Mini-Grant Update: New York State Dept. of Health Resources Updates from Blueprint Partners The Active Aging Toolkit: Promoting Physical Activity in Older Adults for Healthcare Providers has been […]
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS PROGRESS April 2004 In This Issue: CDC Fact Sheet on Actual Causes of Death Report on Promoting Physical Activity Through Health Care Settings New American Heart Association Guidelines on Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke in Women Link to DHHS Interactive Small Steps Website Opportunity to Promote New Online Survey for Older Adults Mini-Grant Update: […]
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS PROGRESS May 2004 In This Issue: AOA You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging Campaign DHHS News Release on 2005 White House Conference on Aging May Older Americans Month Materials Booklet on Staying Healthy at 50+ NCOA Physical Activity Impact Study Announced Report on Transportation Choices For Older Adults Mini-Grant Update: Fairfield University School […]
In this Issue: Organizations Share Joint Health Recommendations to Fight Leading Causes of Death FDA Obesity Working Group Report Released Obesity Research Article on State Level Medical Expenditures Attributable to Obesity Multicultural Diabetes Prevention Campaign Rails-to-Trails Conservancy TrailLink Blueprint Mini-Grant Update: Palmetto Conservation Foundation Upcoming Health Events _________________________________________________ Organizations Share Joint Health Recommendations to Fight […]
In this Issue: ICAA and AAFP Form Partnership to Offer Patient Referral Program HHS Announces Revised Medicare Obesity Coverage New Resources from AARP Prescribing Physical Activity for People with Disabilities: NCPAD New Study on the Benefits of Moderate Physical Activity 2nd Annual Active Aging Week is Sept. 27- October 3, 2004 Blueprint Mini-Grant Update: Arthritis […]
In This Issue: International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator NIH, CDC Bilingual Diabetes Prevention Campaign Blueprint Partners Quoted in USA Today Story SGMA International’s Analysis of the Most Popular Activities for Seniors Mini-Grant Update: Harford County Office on Aging Upcoming Events for September and October _______________________________________________ […]
In This Issue: Organizations Join AOA You Can! Program CDC Database of Qualitative Research ACSM: “Talk Test” is Effective Exercise Intensity Measure Active Aging Toolkit Featured in Article CDC Links to Special Physical Activity Recommendations for Persons with Disabilities or Illness Research Update from the Arthritis Foundation: How Active are Adults with Arthritis? Upcoming Events […]