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- Miniature horses corral residents, families in Alberta community
- Adopt-A-Senior holds appreciation event at USC
- Brookdale wellness leaders climb mountain to support caregivers
- Community garden receives Department of Aging grant
- UNMC opens center to help elders age well
- YMCA revitalizes brand
- New president and award-winners announced at annual meeting
- Bisset to represent Avon skincare for older women
- Official solicits feedback on healthy aging report in Vermont
- Washington community’s wellness center achieves Silver LEED certification
- Wisconsin community awarded CARF accreditation
- NIHSeniorHealth adds topics
- SAGE and partners aim to improve supports for LGBT elders with new center
- HHS awards $31 million more for prevention and wellness projects
- UnitedHealthcare launches ‘hair fitness’ obesity initiative
- Funding awarded to produce more assisted living facilities
- Residents develop Oakland community garden
- Senior living provider changes name to ‘Vi’
- Planning toolkit aims to promote healthy aging in communities
- AoA releases toolkit for serving diverse communities
- South Carolina community launches programming for memory-care residents
- AARP debuts Spanish-language TV special on healthcare
- Geneva community celebrates start of construction
- HomeAid opens housing for developmentally disabled older adults
- ACSM publishes consensus statement on older athletes
- TSI announces EcoSteps
- Australia awards grants to increase dementia support
- Canada considers ‘Seniors Day,’ updates advisory council priorities
- Inaugural world congress presents the science behind exercise
- WHO introduces global network of age-friendly cities
- CDC Healthy Aging Network offers online conference
- Eskaton focuses on friendship in new TV campaign
- AMA releases new older driver safety guide
- Brookdale surpasses fundraising goal for Alzheimer’s Association
- Interactive resource reveals preventive services use
- Affordable senior housing development opens in Chicago
- Senior Lifestyle residents celebrate brain health
- NIHSeniorHealth updates exercise section
- Physician’s photos spotlight lives of homebound elders
- Senior living organization to provide wellness solutions
- CMSA joins CARF council
- Global awards conferred for Alzheimer’s research
- Entries invited for annual Alzheimer’s disease caregiving awards
- NCOA launches economic security initiative
- Study explores impact of group activities on cognitive function
- New program increases vision care access for low-income elders
- Foundation joins initiative to prevent chronic diseases
- NIA funds three new centers to study the demography and economics of aging
- New program promotes active aging in Nova Scotia
- Fresno community finishes 30-day fitness challenge
- Culinary competition showcases healthy cooking, wellness dimensions
- Project connects homebound elders to community
- Resource outlines keys for LGBT inclusiveness by healthcare providers
- Canada’s York University launches muscle health research center
- Discovery Channel showcases Pulte Homes ‘green’ efforts
- Donation benefits Evangelical Homes ‘Chapel of Memories’
- Otterbein moves forward with life enrichment center
- AHA defines cardiovascular health with seven measures
- UK physicians adopt Exercise is Medicine message
- United Way invests in independence for elders, people with disabilities
- HHS supports prevention and wellness programs
- Grant to improve health of older minority adults
- Funds boost research into age-related cognitive decline
- National action plan issued by CDC and the Arthritis Foundation
- Vancouver community shows its Olympic spirit
- Deadline approaches for journal article submissions
- AoA launches new legal resources website
- PRS named manager of Wisconsin community
- Brookdale establishes Red Hat Society chapters
- ASA announces change of address
- A trio of name changes announced
- Winning documentary portrays ‘Golden Age’ warriors
- University health system bans trans fats
- Community colleges targeted as caregiver trainers
- ACTS retirement community wins Wii Bowl
- Grassroots initiative receives grant to expand network
- Community to hold second annual marathon
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- CRSA seeks input from resident advisors
- Palliative care conference topics include spirituality, drum circles
- Province’s senior games held at Olympic Oval
- ACSM updates position stand on exercise for older adults
- Seabury partners to offer cognitive fitness programs
- Global conference to include healthy aging theme
- Healthcare providers in Texas receive geriatrics education
- ADI presents designation to Arbor Glen
- Falls prevention conference announced for spring
- New Jersey church breaks ground on affordable housing development
- Council on aging in Ohio expands wellness center reach
- Brain health clinic brings prevention, care and research under one roof
- Baycrest enters brain fitness market with new company
- New AARP website creates volunteer network
- AoA awards funding to expand community-based programs
- AGS Foundation releases healthy aging publication for women
- HHS to create national LGBT resource center
- Louisiana targets Boomers
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- SLC launches aquatics program for people with Alzheimer’s
- NIH and fitness council gain new directors
- ACTS receives AAHSA honor, expands communities
- Baycrest introduces strategic plan and e-newsletter
- Investment bank announces new regional office and managing director
- GoodLife owner raises funds for autism research
- SAGE joins LCAO
- AAHSA selects Jewish Home Lifecare to receive award for research and education
- Mirabella Seattle launches new website
- Humana and HAPPYneuron team up for brain fitness activities
- Hebrew SeniorLife receives grant to expand programs
- Capitol Lakes forges partnership with university alumni association
- Flu season 2009: what active-aging professionals should know
- HHS announces funding for prevention wellness
- Australia promotes productive aging online
- Intergenerational programs in England receive grants
- US government provides $10 million in grants to train older workers
- New falls prevention course announced
- ‘12 Days of Fitness’ initiative launched to help ALS
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- Virtual retirement party benefits charity
- NSPF grants sustain research into health benefits of aquatic exercise
- Intergenerational day camp recognized for innovation
- Mayor appoints new NYC Health Commissioner
- University affiliations at Oak Hammock community support lifelong learning
- LTC convention hears about multidimensional wellness
- Canada’s VisionTV agrees to sell television properties to ZoomerMedia
- Hebrew SeniorLife opens NewBridge on the Charles
- Fundraiser for Jewish Home Lifecare yields $65,000
- NIHSeniorHealth adds information module on Medicare basics
- Front Porch community garners NAHB awards
- Greenlee confirmed as head of Administration on Aging
- Website provides details about America’s recovery act grants
- Study of aging launched by Canadian government
- US Serve America Act boosts volunteerism
- Foundation funds healthy aging services in Silicon Valley
- Advisory council roundtables explore volunteerism and active aging
- Global research alliance will fight chronic diseases
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- Hospital integrates wellness to ‘revolutionize’ healthcare
- Greystone bought back from Sunrise Senior Living
- Partnership promotes healthy aging program
- Community holds grand opening for healthcare clubhouse
- One Call Club celebrates one-year anniversary
- Obama fills key posts for aging, health
- SPIN Fitness acquires leading pilates company
- Alabama recognized for older-adult ‘Safe Center’
- Skilled nursing center extends rehab program
- Global association promotes worksite health benefits
- Construction begins on adult day center
- Industry news: studies, campaigns and programs
- AoA budget: $78 million more to support services
- New Horizons program backs park redesign
- EPA rewards schools that support active aging and smart growth
- Canada announces new priorities for advisory council
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- Wellness initiatives established in three CCRCs
- ActiveOver50 introduces free online magazine
- Mardi Gras celebrated at Louisiana CCRC
- Provider reveals plans to transform ‘outdated’ community
- Healthy Communities Award winners announced by EPA
- Brookdale expands program
- Nominations invited for NuStep Pinnacle Award
- US Census Bureau to track age-restricted housing options
- Dychtwald hosts PBS special
- NIHSeniorHealth adds CAM information
- Senior living provider contracted to manage portfolio
- Hurricane recovery includes seniors center
- Center awarded grant for wellness program research
- NIH launches magazine for Hispanics
- Older Americans Month focuses on prevention
- Baycrest launches campaign for women’s brain health
- AARP and UN explore challenges and opportunities of aging populations
- UK plan aimed at getting people moving
- Campaign helps Hispanics with diabetes
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- Dr. Oz headlines recent PUMH educational event
- ‘Senior care’ tops list of magazine’s franchising hot spots
- Cane fu comes to CCRC in Louisiana
- GSA recognizes achievements in the field of aging
- PRS opens new CCRC in Washington state
- Netherlands exchange group tours US CCRCs
- Spa launches video testimonial contest
- Wellness program bridges therapy, fitness
- New home healthcare option for Ohio’s older adults
- Publication issues call for research papers
- Paric completes $42-million housing project in Indiana
- Out-of-the-box marketing
- Canada puts physical activity under the microscope
- BCDA announces health education initiative
- CMS launches star quality rating system for nursing homes in the US
- New NAFC resource explains nonsurgical treatments for female incontinence
- Gift will endow chair at Hawaiian university’s aging center on aging
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- Rise Above Tour celebrates successful ride
- The Osborn rejoices in a century of service
- Magazine names ‘best places to retire’
- Erickson opens first off-site medical facility
- Hawaiian luau opens Osprey Village’s clubhouse
- Delaware wellness center marks 10th anniversary
- ‘Nana’ technologies featured at AARP Expo
- Literacy a winner in first global Word Cup
- CCRC in Pacific Northwest garners LEED certification
- Canadian organization earns CARF accreditation
- British Nutrition Foundation to host healthy aging conference
- HHS grants to help older Americans and veterans stay independent
- US grants target older-adult mental health
- Archstone Foundation award targets elder abuse, falls
- Province launches action plan to support older adults
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- Epcon launches travel program for residents
- AARP expands online career services
- Brain fitness games offered in assisted living
- Metlife institute unveils new website
- Kisco to develop new older-adult community
- Wake Forest Baptist renewed as a ‘Pepper Center’
- Erickson launches memory fitness program
- Marketing agency earns national media awards
- PRS affiliate accredited
- AARP joins accreditor’s advisory council
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- Equestrian and spa services combine to boost wellness and fitness
- HHS releases guidelines for physical activity
- Lifelong learning grants awarded in California county
- New resources released to help 50-plus adults stay healthy
- State arthritis programs receive more federal funding
- Construction gets underway on community in Florida
- State aging office unveils new website
- Active adult community wins four awards
- In-home care provider expands in south Florida
- ALFA bestows award on Horizon Bay
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- COLLAGE facilitates data-driven healthy aging programs
- NCOA/ASA posts positive aging video on YouTube
- Ecumen to develop ‘green’ seniors housing
- AARP sponsors conference, relaunches website
- Affordable housing community a winner
- President’s Council presents award, launches test
- Partnership targets volunteerism by Boomers and older Americans
- Collaboration on health research launched in UK
- OASIS receives grant for expansion
- Canadian committee on aging releases interim report
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- Ireland establishes aging research center
- New toolkit to protect swimmers
- Public-private partnership to open nursing homes
- ASA introduces board chair
- Magazine recognizes Civic Ventures’ impact
- Construction starts on new Kisco community
- Seniors housing provider names new CEO/president
- New Jersey seniors center earns award
- Humana launches program in southeast US
- Head of Lakeview Village receives honor, retires
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- Media mogul sets sights on ‘Zoomers’
- Fitness management company marks milestone
- Resort-style retirement community welcomes gays, lesbians
- British Columbia publishes age-friendly guides
- New initiative to combat obesity and chronic disease
- Five states lead the way in engaging Boomers
- State plan makes active aging a priority
- Ontario invests millions in brain fitness center
- Royal Oaks gets ready to build center
- EPA names winners of new Healthy Communities award
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- Humana partners with healthy aging program in Arizona
- PRS to expand with Florida purchase
- Oregon institute awarded NIH grant
- AARP’s international network expands its reach
- Cowen Construction receives building award
- Erickson among Fortune’s best US employers
- Gerontology and geriatrics center established
- Retirement community receives national award
- CDC launches site on HIV/AIDS over 50
- Green building program launched
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- Outreach program offers free health assessments for elders
- Study to explore physical and cognitive fitness
- Institute releases new health information series
- New website boosts eye disease awareness
- Erickson residents try something new
- Aging expert accomplishes a personal milestone
- Big Apple arts initiative targets elders
- Facility holds information fair for older adults
- WSU to build aquatic exercise research lab
- Lancaster Pollard hires healthcare finance specialist
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- Lakeview executive named to KAHSA board
- Ecumen unveils center to promote successful aging
- Rogers wellness center wins new EPA award
- Nebraska geriatrics center named for donor
- Partners open computer center for Big Easy elders
- Community aging services providers take part in demonstration
- Tufts researchers update older-adult food pyramid
- Grants support lifelong learning in Australia
- Silicon Valley nonprofit invests in strategic health initiatives
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