National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Aged 50 and Older
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Press Releases     Physical Activity and Aging

New Web Site Supports Active Aging Jun 07

EPA and National Blueprint Office Launch Initiative to Recognize Age-Friendly Community Planning Sep 06

Health and Safety Leaders Launch National Action Plan to Reduce Risk of Falls Mar 05

Active Aging Toolkit Offers Assistance to Physicians in Addressing Physical Activity With Patients Nov 04

HHS Announces Revised Medicare Obesity Coverage Policy Jul 04

AOA Announces You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging Campaign May 04

ACSM Partners with ICAA Apr 04

NCOA Selects 10 Exceptional Physical Activity Programs Sep 03

AOA Awards Grants to Support Prevention Programs for the Elderly Sep 03

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Launches New Interactive Web Site Aug 03

Blueprint Partners Project to Test Active Aging Toolkit in National Study Jun 03

Newt Gingrich to Testify Before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Jun 03

HHS to Award Healthy Community Grants to Support Local Programs to Prevent Diabetes, Asthma and Obesity May 03

National Blueprint Awards Mini-Grants to Community Physical Activity Programs Apr 03

Foundation Awards Grants to Help Mid-Life and Older Americans Get Active Dec 02

Initiatives to Promote Active and Healthy Aging Examined During National Meeting in Washington, D.C. Oct 02

Organizations Will Collaborate at National Conference to Advocate Physical Activity for Older Americans Jul 02

Active for Life National Program Office Launched Mar 02

A major national planning document for aging and physical activity is released. Jan 02

    

New Strategies to Motivate Physical Activity Developed by Experts at ICAA Strategy Session Oct 05

Checklist Helps Older Adults Select Age-Friendly Fitness Facilities Jan 05

HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic Mar 04

Exercise Sharpens Decision-Making Among Aging Adults Feb 04

Scientists Focusing on How Exercise Raises Immunity Jul 03

Organizations Call on Health Care Providers to Help Older Americans Live Healthier, More Active Lives Jul 03

An Overweight America Comes With a Hefty Price Tag May 03

Study is First to Confirm Link Between Exercise and Changes in Brain Feb 03

ICAA Launches $500,000 Media Program to Support President Bush's Healthier US Initiative Jul 02

Exercise Prevents Falls By Elderly Jul 02

Exercising Can Help Absorb Arthritis Pain May 02

CDC Report: Healthcare Professionals Encouraged to Promote Physical Activity May 02

Six Months of Endurance Exercise Reverses 30 Years of Aerobic Decline Apr 02

American Communities Can Change Lifestyle Habits to Prevent Cancer Apr 02

Americans 55+ Leading the Way in Health Club Membership Apr 02

A major national planning document for aging and physical activity is released. Jan 02




Active for Life
Improving Physical Activity Levels in Adults Age 50 and older.

Blueprint Grant Contact Information:

Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD
Department of Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
126 Louise Freer Hall
906 S. Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217)244-7122, Fax: (217)244-7322
E-mail:blueprint@kines.uiuc.edu

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