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Healthy Aging

  • Global Health and Aging
    This 32-page report from the National Institute on Aging and the World Health Organization looks at global trends in aging and health, with an emphasis on trends in aging, disability, and family structure and what they may indicate for the future.
  • Grow Older in Good Health bookmark
    This free 3” x 8” bookmark encourages older adults and family members to visit the NIA website or contact the NIA Information Center for information about a wide variety of health and aging topics.
  • Healthy Aging: Lessons from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
    Based on findings from the first 50 years of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging and other NIA research, this 28-page booklet addresses how aging research has changed over time and shares some of what has been learned about aging well.
  • Healthy Eating After 50
    “Food just doesn’t taste the same anymore.” “I can’t get out to go shopping.” “I’m just not that hungry.” Sound familiar? These are a few common reasons some older people don’t eat healthy meals. But, choosing healthy foods is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Here are some tips to get you started:
  • National Institute on Aging Publications Catalog
    See all National Institute on Aging (NIA) materials in one colorful, convenient booklet. This catalog lists 140 FREE items, from facts sheets and AgePage brochures to information about Alzheimer’s disease and Spanish-language resources. Publication descriptions and ordering information are included. A perfect handout for health fairs and doctors’ offices.
  • SAGE publication cover shot Shades of Gray: A Cross-Country Study of Health and Well-Being of the Older Populations in SAGE Countries, 2007-2010
    Health levels varied greatly among people 50 and older in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa, but hypertension and arthritis were the two most common chronic conditions in all six countries according to the first-ever U.S. Census Bureau report to use data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE).
  • What's Your Aging IQ?
    This 24-page booklet invites readers to check out how much they know about aging. A series of engaging mini-stories is accompanied by test questions. Fill in the answer sheet or take the quiz online. What you discover may surprise you!
  • What’s On Your Plate? Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging
    Making wise decisions about what you eat as you get older is important. This 80-page guide to healthy eating, written especially for older adults, describes what you need to know about food groups, serving sizes, food labels, and more.
  • Workout to Go: A Sample Exercise Routine from the National Institute on Aging at NIH
    Are you just starting to exercise? Getting back into a routine after a break? Wanting to keep up your physical activities away from home? The 13 exercises in this sample workout can help. In this booklet, you’ll find easy-to-follow strength, balance, and flexibility exercises that you can do anytime, anywhere. Featured exercises include:

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