RESOURCES
Use this Resource Library to find healthy aging resources. Here are a few tips for searching the library:
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Valuing the Invaluable 2015 Update: Undeniable Progress, but Big Gaps Remain
Part of the Valuing the Invaluable series on the economic value of family caregiving, this report updates national and individual state estimates of the economic value of family caregiving using the most current data available. Source: AARP
Advice for older people on staying safe in hot weather
“Summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. It is critically important that adults particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses know how to safeguard against problems. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some tips to help avoid […]
Age-Friendly Portland Oregon, Final Report
This report presents findings from a community assessment of Portland, Oregon in its initial efforts towards becoming an age-friendly community.
Age-Friendly D.C. Strategic Plan 2014-2017
“Over the last decade, under the leadership of multiple mayors, city council members and advocates across sectors, DC has taken numerous steps to build an inclusive and accessible city for seniors – to create an urban environment that promotes active and healthy aging.” This report presents a strategic plan for an age-friendly Washington D.C.
Toward an Age-Friendly New York City: A Findings Report
A crucial step in improving the age-friendliness of your community is to identify current strengths and areas for improvement. Conducting a community assessment can engage community members, highlight problems as well as their potential solutions, challenge assumptions, and offer credibility to important stakeholders. Conducting a baseline assessment is also one of the first steps to […]
Preventing Suicide in Older Adults
This fact sheet was created through a collaboration between Mental Health America, and the National Council on Aging.
Depression in Older Adults
This fact sheet on Depression in Older Adults was created through a collaboration between Mental Health America and the National Council on Aging.
Anxiety in Older Adults
This fact sheet on Anxiety in Older Adults was created through a collaboration between Mental Health America and the National Council on Aging.
Preventing Falls: A Guide to Implementing Effective Community-Based Fall Prevention Programs
“This “how-to” guide is designed for community-based organizations who are interested in implementing their own evidence-based fall prevention programs. This guide is designed to be a practical and useful tool, and it provides guidelines on program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.” Source: CDC
Compendium of Effective Fall Interventions: What Works for Community-Dwelling Older Adults, 3rd Edition
“This 3rd edition of the Compendium describes single interventions (15 exercise interventions, 4 home modification interventions, and 10 clinical interventions) and 12 multifaceted interventions (which address multiple risk factors). Each intervention is presented using a standardized format that includes a short summary and additional implementation details” Source: CDC