Aging Initiative

Under Federal Government

• The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
• AARP: Getting Motivated 
• The National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older 
• Steps to a Healthier Us Initiative: 3rd National Prevention Summit
• The President's Challenge 
• The National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) 

Active Living Research has compiled literature references on topics related to physical activity, the environment and health. They have listed a few influential papers and have provided short fact sheets summarizing literature from the transportation and health fields. For more information see http://www.activelivingresearch.org/index.php/Literature_Citations/129 

• AARP Physical Activity 
• AAALF Fitness Programs for Older Adults 
• Active Living By Design 
• ASA Live Well, Live Long Project 
• AOA You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging Campaign
• AOA Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Active Living Leadership 
• Active Living Network 
• Blueprint Mini-Grants 
• CDC: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• Center for Livable Communities 
• HealthCare Dimensions: Silver Sneakers Fitness Program 
• International Council for Active Aging 
• National Center for Bicycling & Walking 
• NCOA Center for Health Aging 
• National Center on Physical Activity and Disability 
• NIH Senior Health
• Partnership for Prevention 
• Smart Growth America 
• Walkable Communities, Inc.