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Policy Overview - Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program

(7 days ago) WEBThe Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program views health in a broad context which extends beyond just health care. We define health and aging policies as policies that aim to improve the whole well-being of older adults. This can include issues of income …

https://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/health-and-aging-policy/policy-overview/

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Public Policy for Older Adults - The National Council …

(8 days ago) WEBPublic Policy for Older Adults. Public Policy. for Older Adults. At NCOA, we believe every person deserves to age well. Use our advocacy tools to stay healthy, secure, and independent, and get the …

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/public-policy/

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Comprehensive Policy Approaches to Support the …

(1 days ago) WEBTexas Executive Order R.P. 42 (2005) created the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee and strategic plan, which is updated every two years. The strategic plan “is a comprehensive proposal to identify …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/comprehensive-policy-approaches-to-support-the-aging-population

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Policy Briefs Healthy Aging Policy Brief

(1 days ago) WEBA prescription for good health thru the aging process requires that: 1. Pregnancy is a time when a healthy diet is available, time for relaxation is provided, maintenance of physical activity occurs, and levels of life stress are managed by engaging in behaviors that reduce the response of the brain to stress. 2.

https://archive.whitehouseconferenceonaging.gov/home/blog/policy/post/healthy-aging-policy-brief.html

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Top Policy Leaders Gather to Discuss Aging Services Priorities

(5 days ago) WEBOur nation has a new Administration, a new Congress, and an ongoing health and economic crisis. Now is the time for bold policy action. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the systemic disparities that leave too many Americans behind without the resources to age with dignity. 2021 offers a unique opportunity to address …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/aging-well-for-all-2021-public-policy-priorities-for-older-adults/

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Advocates - The National Council on Aging

(1 days ago) WEBAdvocates. At NCOA, we advocate for older adults and organizations that serve them. Get the latest Straight Talk for Seniors® news on public policy affecting older adults and aging programs, and …

https://www.ncoa.org/advocates/

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Aging in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges for …

(3 days ago) WEBOpportunities abound for public health to embrace the potential, as well as the needs, presented by the aging of the population. One important next step is to develop competencies in healthy aging for schools of public health. Public health policies and interventions also can be leveraged and expanded through collaborations with the aging

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3487684/

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Health Disparities and Aging NIA - National Institute on Aging

(6 days ago) WEBThe causes of health disparities are dynamic and multidimensional, and to address them adequately, NIA will consider environmental, social cultural, behavioral, and biological factors. For this reason, NIA will use an integrative approach to motivating health disparities research related to aging.

https://www.nia.nih.gov/about/aging-strategic-directions-research/goal-health-disparities-adults

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Data Briefs: The State of Aging and Health in America

(1 days ago) WEBState of Aging and Health in America: Data Brief Series features topic-specific documents on public health issues related to older adults. The Coronary Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction and Stroke data brief is the third in the series. The brief provides public health professionals with the most recent, practical, and useful data available

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/dataandstatistics/data-briefs-aging-health-america.html

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Health of the Elderly: Policy Issues and Challenges

(6 days ago) WEBEstes is professor of sociology and director, Aging Health Policy Center, at the University of California-San Franciso and author of the 1979 book, The Aging Enterprise. She has been involved in

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.3.4.25

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Actualizing Better Health And Health Care For Older Adults

(Just Now) WEBSocial determinants of health. Quality of care. In 2018 the US population ages sixty-five and older numbered 52.4 million, with older adults representing 15.6 percent of the population. 1 By 2030

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01470

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Purdue Nursing researcher shapes health policy through Health …

(6 days ago) WEBFrom health insurance to public health initiatives to nutrition regulations, health policy plays an important role in Americans’ lives every day. Marian Liu, associate professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing, has gotten firsthand experience in shaping policy through the 2023-24 Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program, which …

https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/news/2024/05/purdue-nursing-researcher-shapes-health-policy-through-health-and-aging-policy-fellowship-program-in-washington-d-c/

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Taylor & Francis Online

(3 days ago) WEBThe Journal of Aging & Social Policy is an essential source for critical and historical analysis, cutting-edge thought and discussion on age-based policy, and is a must for educators, practitioners, researchers, administrators, and other readers who work with or are concerned about older adults. Peer Review Policy: All submitted manuscripts are

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/wasp20

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Aging, Health and Equity - American Public Health Association

(4 days ago) WEBAging, Health and Equity. “People are growing older and experiencing a much longer life span than that of prior generations. Many people over the age of 60 are healthier today and living in place within their home-based communities with noninstitutionalized care…To date, there has been precious little attention to how we discuss and frame

https://www.apha.org/Topics-and-Issues/Aging

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2023 Policy Priorities: Health & HCBS - Justice in Aging

(2 days ago) WEB2023 Policy Priorities: Health & HCBS. January 4, 2023. As the 118 th Congress convenes, Justice in Aging calls on the Administration and Congress to prioritize the health and long-term services and supports (LTSS) needs of low-income older adults. Justice in Aging has created a roadmap of critical administrative and legislative priorities

https://justiceinaging.org/2023-policy-priorities-health-hcbs/

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Healthy People 2030 and Older Adults health.gov

(6 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2030 sets measurable national objectives with 10-year targets to improve the health and well-being of all people. Twenty of those objectives are specifically focused on reducing health problems and improving quality of life for older adults. Healthy People 2030’s population data make it easy to see how older adults’ …

https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/healthy-people-2030-and-older-adults

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The Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program - ASA Generations

(1 days ago) WEBAbstract: The Health and Aging Policy Fellows (HAPF) Program aims to create a cadre of leaders to serve as “change agents” in health and aging policy. HAP Fellows come from a wide range of disciplines, backgrounds, and career stages. The cornerstone of the one-year fellowship is a placement with federal, state, or international agencies

https://generations.asaging.org/health-and-aging-policy-fellows-program

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Journal of Aging and Health: Sage Journals

(7 days ago) WEBJournal of Aging and Health (JAH) explores the complex and dynamic relationship between gerontology and health. Peer-reviewed and published 10 times per year, scholars present views and perspectives from a wide variety of disciplines, including Allied Health, Psychology, Public Health, Social Policy and Work, Epidemiology, …

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jah

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Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program Shaping a healthy and

(7 days ago) WEBThe Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for professionals in health and aging to receive the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. Menu; Search 55339. Menu;

https://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/

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Program Overview - Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program

(8 days ago) WEBThe Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program aims to create a diverse cadre of leaders who will serve as change agents in health and aging policy to ultimately improve the health care of older adults. The year-long fellowship offers a rich and unique training and enrichment program that is focused on current policy issues, communication skills

https://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/health-and-aging-policy/program-overview/

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Health Topics A-Z National Institute on Aging

(Just Now) WEBHighlighted Topics. Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Brain Health. Caregiving. Clinical Trials and Studies. Exercise and Physical Activity. Healthy Eating. Menopause. NIA provides health information informed by research and reviewed by experts to help you learn about healthy aging and common health conditions in older adults.

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health

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Older Adults and Healthy Aging - Centers for Disease Control and …

(3 days ago) WEBOlder Adults and Healthy Aging. Print. As people get older, their risk of chronic diseases increases such as dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and cancers. Maintaining a lifestyle with healthy behaviors and managing chronic conditions can help people be as healthy and independent for as long as possible.

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/olderadultsandhealthyaging/index.html

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Discrimination may accelerate aging ScienceDaily

(2 days ago) WEBDiscrimination may speed up the biological processes of aging, according to a new study led by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health. The research links interpersonal

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240509170241.htm

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Money Worries Top Seniors' List of Health-Related Concerns: Poll

(5 days ago) WEBFive of the six health-related issues that most people found very concerning had to do with health care costs, according to results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. director of the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, where the poll is based, said in a news release. The …

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/general-health/money-worries-top-seniors-list-of-health-related-concerns-poll

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The Relationship Between Medicaid Home and Community Based …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability was honored to recently host Dr. Tamara Konetzka, Louis Block Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago, as a visiting professor. Dr. Konetzka is an expert in health economics and public health sciences, member of MEDPAC, and internationally

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/lipitz-center/2024/the-relationship-between-medicaid-home-and-community-based-services-and-medicare-home-based-services

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75% of Americans think mental health issues are treated worse …

(2 days ago) WEBThe older the respondents, the more likely they were to think mental health issues are treated worse:. 18–29: 66% 30–49: 76% 50–64: 78% 65+: 82% “Many Americans struggle with mental and

https://fortune.com/well/2024/05/03/gallup-poll-mental-health-vs-physical-illness/

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Geographic Disparities in Cancer Incidence in the US Population …

(7 days ago) WEBPreventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public …

https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2024/23_0335.htm

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Aging Healthy: Thinking About Cognitive Health

(5 days ago) WEBA little memory loss as we age is normal, according to the National Institute on Aging. But, research has found that aging adults can better maintain cognitive health by eating healthy foods, staying active, and learning new skills, and other simple steps. In one National Institutes of Health study, researchers scored 3,000 participants on five

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2024/05/09/aging-healthy-thinking-about-cognitive-health/

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When Does It Become Unsafe For Your Aging Parent To Live …

(1 days ago) WEBWet floors, slippery rugs, lack of grab bars, loss of balance getting into the tub or shower, arthritis, and vision issues all can contribute to fall risk. In addition, the proximity of hard

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynrosenblatt/2024/05/08/when-does-it-become-unsafe-for-your-aging-parent-to-live-alone/

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The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at

(3 days ago) WEBThe CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new rules Wednesday aimed at preventing dogs with rabies from

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/08/1249622314/cdc-rules-dogs-import-travel-international-rabies

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New York State Department of Health Issues A Health Advisory On …

(2 days ago) WEBALBANY, N.Y. (May 6, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health has issued a health advisory to all providers and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies, regarding the proper use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment to ensure AED pads that are in use are compatible with AED units during pediatric emergency care.

https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/2024-05-06_health_advisory.htm

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