Mac users: Increase text size by holding command and +. Decrease text size by holding command and -.Tags: Age-Friendly Communities, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Fall Prevention, Physical Activity
Format: Website
This resource provides information on the health benefits of swimming for people of all ages. It also shares the benefits of swimming for those with arthritis, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.
Tags: Data, Massachusetts, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Substance Abuse
Format: PDF
This is the Massachusetts Health Council’s 2014 Report on the Preventable Determinants of Health.
Tags: Physical Activity
Format: Website
Source: Backyard Ocean
This guide describes health benefits of swimming for seniors, in addition to swimming tips and swimming safety for older adults.
Tags: Physical Activity
Format: Website
This resource provides information about the benefits of exercise and physical activity for seniors. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine
Tags: Physical Activity
Format: Website
This blog posted on PoolProducts.com discusses the benefits of swimming for older adults with osteoporosis.
Tags: Physical Activity
Format: Website
This guide provides exercise and fitness tips and resources related to healthy aging. Source: HelpGuide.org
Tags: Age-Friendly Communities, Physical Activity, Transportation
Format: PDF, Toolkit
The Healthy Community Design Toolkit provides health advocates with a path to improve community health. The second edition of this report has a focus on aging.
Tags: Arts in Aging, Healthy Aging Forum, Massachusetts, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Reducing Isolation, Social Engagement
Format: PDF, Presentation
View this poster presented at the 2014 Healthy Aging Forum, “Dance for Health: Promoting Physical, Mental, and Social Well-Being for Older Adults in Southwest Boston.”
Tags: Advanced Care Planning, Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Dementia, Elder Abuse, End of Life, Fall Prevention, Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, Housing, Intergenerational Programs, LGBT Aging, Medication Management, Mental Health, Older Workers, Pain Management, Physical Activity, Reducing Isolation, Social Engagement
Format: Toolkit
The Eldercare Locator is a database by the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects users to services for older adults and their families.
Tags: Physical Activity
Format: Website
The National Council on Aging’s Physical Activity webpage has tools and resources on physical activity for older adults.