Archive for January, 2009
Aging and Fitness
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that although our bodies change as we age, many older adults are able to remain active and alert throughout their lives. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website does a great job of explaining the effects of aging muscles, bones, and joints. Knowing what is happening to our bodies [...]
How Does Your State Support the Aging Population?
The National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) is a non-profit association representing the nation’s 56 officially designated state and territorial agencies on aging. NASUA’s mission is to, “…advance social, health, and economic policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging population and to enhance the capacity of its membership to promote the [...]