Saturday, October 17, 2009

Growing Smarter, Living Healthier: A Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides a web document which includes the following information on staying healthy while aging:

1. Staying Active, Connected, and Engaged
Where and how we choose to live can affect our health and well-being

2. Development and Housing
Healthy neighborhoods offer diverse housing choices, gathering places, and ways to connect

3. Transportation and Mobility
We can build choice back into our transportation system — and make it easier for people of all ages to get around

4. Staying Healthy
Finding healthy food, keeping active, and getting help when you need it can be easier in an age-friendly community

5. Conclusion: Next Steps
How you can get involved and act

Resources
Links to more details and strategies

Community Self-Assessment

http://www.epa.gov/aging/bhc/guide/index.html

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