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.

ODPHP Announces Keynote and Roundtable Speakers for the 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium

Posted on August 11, 2021 by ODPHP

Healthy Aging 2021 Symposium.

On September 8 and 9, ODPHP and Trust for America’s Health are hosting the 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium. During this free, 2-day virtual event, attendees will hear from researchers, local and state health officers, aging directors, and policymakers from across the nation who are making a positive impact in the lives of older adults and their families.

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Nutrition as We Age: Healthy Eating with the Dietary Guidelines

Posted on July 20, 2021 by ODPHP

By Dana DeSilva, PhD, RD, ORISE health policy fellow, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and LT Dennis Anderson-Villaluz, MBA, RD, LDN, FAND, nutrition advisor, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Good nutrition across the lifespan helps prevent chronic disease — and we know that it’s never too late to make improvements to support healthy aging...

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Register for the 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium!

Posted on June 25, 2021 by ODPHP

Healthy Aging 2021 Symposium.

By 2060, 1 in 4 Americans will be age 65 or older — which means efforts to help older adults stay healthy are a national priority. That’s why ODPHP and Trust for America’s Health are hosting the free virtual 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium on September 8 and 9 in observance of Healthy Aging Month. Register today!  

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Save the Date: Virtual Healthy Aging Symposium to Take Place September 8-9, 2021

Posted on May 24, 2021 by ODPHP

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health are excited to co-sponsor an upcoming Healthy Aging Symposium. This FREE 2-day virtual event will take place in observance of Healthy Aging Month on September 8 and 9.

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