Organizations have responded in large numbers to the Administration on Aging’s invitation to join the You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging campaign. So far, nearly 900 organizations have joined the You Can! campaign as a way of demonstrating a commitment to healthy aging. AoA is well on the way to reaching its objective of enrolling […]
In This Issue: RWJF Call for Proposals AoA Enrolls Nearly 900 Partners in Campaign AARP Online Course on Starting Physical Activity Older Adult Perspectives on Physical Activity and Exercise: CDC New ACSM Exam and Certification for Personal Trainers New Online Program Promotes Physical Activity: NHLBI Model Health Promotion Programs that Target Cultural Communities: ASA ________________________________________________ […]
by Wojtek J. Chodzka-Zajko, Ph.D.; Marcia Ory, Ph.D., M.P.H.; and Barbara Resnick, Ph.D. Has preenrollment screening become a barrier to participation for sedentary older adults? These experts make the case for new counseling protocols. BeyondScreening (Click here to download PDF)
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2004) – The “Active Aging Toolkit for Healthcare Providers,” a scientifically-based activity guide to help healthcare professionals prescribe physical activity programs for their patients, was introduced at the American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly in Orlando last month. Developed by leading physicians, researchers, and physical therapists, the Active Aging […]
In This Issue: Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C. on Older Adult Obesity Active Aging Toolkit Presented at Conference New Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health Website for 2005 White House Conference on Aging Journal on Active Aging Article on Pre-enrollment Screening National Women’s Health Indicators Database Launched _________________________________________________ Policy Briefing on Older Adult Obesity The […]
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS PROGRESS December 2004 In This Issue: Key Indicators of Well-Being for Older Adults Report Merck Institute Annual Report on State of Aging and Health Obesity Trends and Effects on Future Health Care Costs: RAND Health Study Homebuyers Seek Walkable Communities Physical Fitness Linked to Fewer Doctor Visits Fitness Trend Predictions for 2005 _________________________________________________ […]
In this Issue: HHS Promotes New Medicare Preventive Benefits The High Cost of Diabetes New Demographic Reports on Older Americans ICAA Checklist Helps Older Adults Select Age-Friendly Fitness Facilities Hearts N’ Parks Community Program Promotes Healthy Living Upcoming Events _________________________________________________ HHS Promotes New Medicare Preventive Benefits As of January 1, people with Medicare can take […]
In this Issue: Top Issues to Watch in 2005 New NCOA Issue Briefs on Physical Activity New Federal Government Dietary Guidelines Released ICAA Awards Fitness Industry Innovators AOA Older Americans Month Promoted Special Report on Injuries for Older Adults Women’s Heart Risk Underestimated by Doctors Events for March – May _________________________________________________ Top Issues to Watch […]
In this Issue: National Falls Prevention Action Plan Released New NCOA Center for Healthy Aging Website Recommendations from the ASA Cultural Diversity Roundtable National Public Health Week Focuses on Aging AOA Models of Livable Communities Competition Fitness Festival Co-sponsorship Opportunity Documentary Film on Older Athletes You’re Never Too Old to Exercise: HealthDay Article _________________________________________________ National […]
April 2005 In this Issue: Walking Conference Scheduled for October NCOA Develops Tookit for Physicians Life Expectancy for Americans Hits All-Time High Researcher Questions Life Expectancy Estimates AGS Website: Aging in the Know for Older Adults Culture-Specific Exercise Motivates Older Women Health Club Growth Reported Calendar of Events: June-August ________________________________________________ Walking Conference Scheduled for October […]