RESOURCES
Use this Resource Library to find healthy aging resources. Here are a few tips for searching the library:
- Recently added resources appear first.
- To view a resource, click its title.
- In the column to the right, you can filter by format, audiences, tags, or categories.
Age-Friendly World
Explore this new website from the WHO to share information about the age-friendly cities and communities movement across the world. The website includes a resource library and examples of age-friendly communities in practice.
WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
The WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (the Network) was established to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide striving to better meet the needs of their older residents. Use this website to browse the global network and learn how to join the network.
6 Ways to Eat Well As You Get Older
“We all remember being told to eat our vegetables when we were children. But is eating well still important as you age?” This article posted by NCOA discusses 6 ways to eat well as you get older.
Healthy Eating After 50
The National Institute on Aging’s “Healthy Eating After 50” page includes tips and a Q&A for healthy eating.
What’s On Your Plate: Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging
“What’s On Your Plate” is a visual guide created by the National Institute on Aging for older adults. It includes information on nutrition, food safety, shopping tips, plans for healthy eating, common questions and healthy lifestyles.
5 Resources for Family Caregivers
This article by the National Council on Aging includes 5 resources for family caregivers to help them do their job. Resources include “BenefitsCheckUp,” “My Medication Matters” and more.
Public Policy and Aging Report
The Fall 2014 issue of the Public Policy and Aging Report contains articles on senior entrepreneurship, employment transitions and more.
The Pets for the Elderly Foundation
Pets for the Elderly Foundation works to provide companionship to seniors through pet ownership, while also saving animals from shelters.
The Guide to Overcoming Holiday Depression for the Elderly and their Caretakers
This guide provides tips and advice for the elderly, their caregivers, and family members on how to beat holiday depression.
Addressing Health Equity in the Dual Eligible Demonstration Projects
Source: Diverse Elders Coalition Report by Community Catalyst “The healthcare world is changing; providers who have been serving a certain population are now serving a completely new population, a more diverse population. When you talk about cultural competency, what you really need to look at is what the customs, beliefs and values of these individuals […]