Senior News and Information

Promoting a Long, Healthy Life

Advancing proven programs that help older adults stay healthy

Breathing. Walking. Eating and sleeping well.

Most of us take for granted these simple steps to good health. But for millions of older Americans, these everyday tasks are a constant challenge. A challenge that too often leads to costly medical bills, trips to the hospital, or life in a care facility.

We help older adults stay healthy and independent longer.

• The Center for Healthy Aging connects community organizations with proven programs that empower older adults to manage chronic disease, stay physically active, eat well, and more.
• Our Falls Free™ Initiative promotes strategies to prevent life-threatening falls.
• Our Consumer Health Education programs give older adults practical tools to manage conditions like diabetes, shingles, and hypertension.

What's New

• Coping with Shingles? Find Help Online
  Professional baseball player LaTroy Hawkins has joined our Patchwork of Hope Network to help people suffering with shingles and after-shingles pain. Read his story.
• Medical Imaging Safety: What Seniors Need to Know
  Older adults with electronic implantable devices, such as pacemakers, need better information on the benefits and risks of medical imaging, according to our new survey. We’re hosting free community events to educate older adults. Learn more.
• Americans Speak Out About Chronic Conditions
  People with diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic diseases are leaving their doctor's offices confused about how to care for themselves. A ground-breaking report from NCOA points to how community programs can help. Read the report.
• It's Time to Stand Up Against Falls
  It's shocking but true. We spend $19.2 billion on older adult falls every year. Hear how public health providers can help keep seniors on their feet. Watch a Webcast.