Put Prevention Into Practice
Staying Healthy
at 50+

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This guide was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ, formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research), AARP, and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services.

AARP is the Nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services, which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly Bulletin.

HRSA directs national health programs that improve the health of the Nation by ensuring quality health care to underserved, vulnerable, and special-need populations.

Put Prevention into Practice (PPIP) is a program sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ, formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research) to increase the appropriate use of clinical preventive services, such as screening tests, immunizations, and counseling. PPIP is derived from the evidence-based recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts in primary health care and prevention convened by AHRQ. PPIP tools enable doctors and other health care providers to determine which services their patients should receive and make it easier for patients to understand and keep track of their preventive care.