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Grants Bolster Community Services for Seniors

by Joy Keller
... to see if your neighborhood has received a grant, visit www.aoa.gov/press/pr/2004/09_Sep/09_13_04.asp (Government Initiatives, ...
The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) is giving more than $5.1 million to help older adults maintain a level of independence in their communities. Most of the grants (16 new and six continuing) will be spent on providing access to health and supportive services and on removing barriers to those services. Some grants will also improve the overall quality of life for retirement community residents....
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Good Nutrition for the Golden Years

by Jennie McCary, MS, RD, LD
The aging body has special nutrient needs that, when properly addressed, contribute to optimum health in the later years.
... SIDEBAR: Resources Administration on Aging, www.aoa.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/aging ...
As more people approach their 65th birthdays, healthy aging has emerged as a public health priority. Thanks to Baby Boomers and longer lifespans, by 2030 there will be an estimated 71 million older adults in the U.S.,...
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Building the Bridge: A Career in Medical Fitness

by Natalie Digate Muth, MPH, RD
Discover how you can become part of an exciting movement in the industry.
... on Aging. 2004. Statistics on the aging population, 2004. www.aoa.gov/prof/Statistics/statistics.asp; retrieved Apr. 4, 2006. American ...
At last, the importance of physical activity and regular exercise is on the healthcare radar. With obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and myriad other chronic health conditions epidemic throughout the United States and the rapidly growing number of Medicare-eligible adults expected to reach 71.5 million by 2030 (Administration on Aging 2004), demand for disease prevention and cost-e...
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