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Older Individuals

For and about seniors, find resources on healthy eating, nutritional challenges related to aging, food safety issues, Meals on Wheels and other assistance programs. See more on these sub-topics:

Healthy Aging In Action

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and the National Prevention Council

Healthy Aging in Action (HAIA) identifies recommendations and actions to promote healthy aging and improve health and well-being in later life.

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.

Interactive web site on exercise for older adults. Features video clips, quizzes, and more.

Workout to Go: A Sample Exercise Routine from the National Institute on Aging at NIH

Healthy Aging: Improving and Extending Quality of Life Among Older Americans

DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University

USDA. Agricultural Research Service; Tufts University.

Largest research institution in the world studying the relationship between nutrition and aging.

Older Americans 2016: Key Indicators of Well-Being

Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.

Provides updated statistics about the well-being of Americans primarily age 65 and over. The indicators are categorized into five broad areas-population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors and health care.

Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging

DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.

Includes sample exercises, progress tracking tips, and information on healthy eating.

Healthy Aging

DHHS. CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

Find information and links, statistics/research, publications, listserv and more.

MedlinePlus: Seniors' Health

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.