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Ageing and Life Course
http://www.who.int/ageing/en/
Compilation of documents and publications on aging, covering topics such as age-friendly cities, active aging, older people in natural disasters and other emergencies, and age-friendly primary health care centers. Some publications also available in other European languages. From the World Health Organization (WHO).
Aging Initiative
http://www.epa.gov/aging/
This website provides information about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "efforts to protect the environmental health of older persons." Provides fact sheets (many of which are available in several languages and easy-to-read and large-print editions) on topics such as diabetes and environmental hazards, and planning for excessive heat. Also lists events, funding opportunities, news and announcements, and other related material. From the EPA.
The Association for Active Aging Professionals:
http://www.icaa.cc/consumer.htm
Resources for Older Adults Consumer materials from this organization whose members "share a common interest in reaching older adults with active-aging messages, facilities, programs and guidance." Includes suggestions for getting back into a fitness regime, finding age-friendly fitness facilities and trainers, maintaining foot health, and walking for health. Also provides information related to Active Aging Week, observed annually during the last week in September.
updated 11/20/08
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