Older Americans 2017 Month Resources
The following websites offer information and tools to help you Age Out Loud.
And remember to visit the AoA's Eldercare Locator for information on local resources. Topics there range from volunteering and nutrition to legal support and transportation.
Your Health
A big part of the new way to age is a focus on physical and mental wellness.
- Brain Health
Administration for Community Living - Falls Prevention
National Council on Aging - Go4Life Exercise & Physical Activity Campaign
National Institute on Aging - Healthy Eating As We Age
USDA - Long-term Care Planning
Department of Health and Human Services - NIHSeniorHealth
National Institutes of Health - Older Adults and Oral Health
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - Sleep and Aging
National Institutes of Health
Age Your Way
Many people are redefining aging by trying new careers, classes, and hobbies.
- Arts and Aging Toolkit for Organizations
CreativeAging.org - Directory of Creative Aging Programs
National Center for Creative Aging - Participating in Activities You Enjoy
National Institute on Aging - Ready for Your Second Career?
AARP Bulletin - Second Acts for the Greater Good
Encore.org - Senior Community Service Employment Program
Department of Labor
Your Security
Knowing how to protect yourself plays a major role in aging well and maintaining independence.
- Elder Abuse
Administration on Aging - Financial Protection for Older Americans
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Home Modification and Supportive Housing
Homemods.org - Nursing Home Resident's Rights
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care - OnGuard Online
Office of Justice Programs - Pension and Retirement Fact Sheets
Pension Rights Center - Tips for Success in Assisted Living Facilities
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care - Tips for Older Adults on Living Trusts (PDF)
National Consumer Law Center
Giving Back
More than ever, older adults are making a difference—for themselves and in communities—through civic engagement.
- Create the Good
AARP - Experience Corps
AARP Foundation - Health Benefits of Volunteering (PDF)
Corporation for National and Community Service - Project Toolkits
Corporation for National and Community Service - SeniorCorps
Corporation for National and Community Service - United We Serve
Corporation for National and Community Service - Volunteer Opportunity Search Tool
VolunteerMatch - Volunteering and Civic Engagement among Older Adults
Corporation for National and Community Service