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Healthy Aging

Promoting health and preventing disease in older Americans is key to the health of the nation. Across ODPHP initiatives, we support efforts to help older adults live longer and stay healthy. Read about educational opportunities, ways to collaborate across sectors, and resources to support your healthy aging work.

ODPHP’s Dr. Katrina Piercy Appears on Public Health Review Morning Edition to Celebrate Older Americans Month

Posted on May 22, 2024 by ODPHP

Each May, Older Americans Month — led by the Administration for Community Living — celebrates the contributions of older adults and reaffirms commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” recognizes the impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being...

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Use Move Your Way® Materials to Get Older Adults Moving in Your Community!

Posted on May 17, 2024 by ODPHP

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month graphic

May is Older Americans Month and National Physical Fitness & Sports Month — and to celebrate, ODPHP is inviting you to use Move Your Way materials for older adults in your work.Move Your Way is the promotional campaign for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and it provides a variety of resources to promote the Guidelines’ key messages...

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Detroit Parks & Recreation: Focusing on Fun to Keep Older Adults Active and Connected

Posted on April 23, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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Portland, Oregon: Creating an Accessible Built Environment That Helps Residents Stay Active as They Age

Posted on April 3, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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