U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Healthy Aging

Promoting health and preventing disease in older Americans is key to the health of the nation. Across ODPHP initiatives, we support efforts to help older adults live longer and stay healthy. Read about educational opportunities, ways to collaborate across sectors, and resources to support your healthy aging work.

The State of Health Among Older Americans

Posted on June 27, 2024 by ODPHP

Health and Well-Being Matter. ODPHP Director, RADM Paul Reed, MD.

“Twelve years ago, we asked ourselves the question, ‘Can a community be healthy if its seniors are not?’ That led us to our first spotlight report, and several have come since then.” - Dr. Rhonda Randall, Senior Medical Advisor to America’s Health Rankings & United Health Foundation Board MemberI am happy to introduce another entry in our quarterly vlog series, where we engage with partners in the public and private sectors to discuss the ways in which we can collaborate to advance our collective mission to promote greater health equity and well-being for all people...

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Save the Date: National Healthy Aging Symposium to Take Place September 26, 2024

Posted on June 21, 2024 by ODPHP

National Healthy Aging Symposium, Save the Date, September 26, 2024

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health are excited to announce 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.

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Newington Senior and Disabled Center: Staying Flexible and Keeping It Creative to Meet Older Adults’ Needs

Posted on June 14, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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