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celebrate healthy aging month
This month, focus on what YOU need.
Check out information below from National Institute on Aging, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
national institute on aging
- Order free National Institute on Aging publications on healthy aging and Alzheimer’s. There is a great deal of information on health topics, including high blood pressure, brain health, diet and exercise, and heart health and aging.
- The National Eye Institute has a library of hundreds of materials about eye diseases and conditions. They’re not copyrighted, so you can download, print, and share them freely.
centers for disease control and prevention
- Maintaining a lifestyle with healthy behaviors and managing chronic conditions can help you to be healthy and independent for as long as possible. Read about Older Adults and Healthy Aging.
- Depression is not just having “the blues” or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a true medical condition that is treatable. Read more about depression: Depression isn’t a normal part of getting older.
u.s. department of health and human services
- Adopting healthy habits, being involved in your community, using preventive services, managing health conditions, and understanding all your medications can contribute to healthy aging.
- Register for the National Healthy Aging Symposium: Innovation Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, this no-cost virtual event will take place on September 26, 2024.
