Healthy Aging

Promoting health and preventing disease in older Americans is key to the health of the nation. That’s why healthy aging is a national priority for ODPHP — and why we support initiatives designed to help older adults live longer and stay healthy.

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Announcing the Newly Selected Members of the 2022 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board!

Posted on January 20, 2022

Today, ODPHP is excited to announce the members of the 2022 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board. This group of scientific experts will help support the development of the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report on older adults. The members of the 2022 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board are: Barbara J...

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Healthy Aging Symposium

2021 Healthy Aging Symposium

All symposium sessions and trainings are available for free on demand. If you weren’t registered for the symposium, you’ll just need to sign up first.

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Healthy People 2030 Older Adults Topic

Healthy People has 20 objectives aimed at addressing health challenges and improving quality of life for older adults.

Check out Healthy People 2030’s Older Adults topic.