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Hennessy, Catherine Hagan; Buchner, David M.; Jordan, Joanne M.; Leveille, Suzanne G.; Shefer, Abigail M.; Stevens, Judy A. – Journal of Rural Health, 2001
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works with public health agencies and other organizations to address chronic disease prevention and risk reduction in older adults. Efforts in the areas of physical activity, osteoarthritis, and chronic illness self-management are described. Other activities include older adult immunization programs…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Chronic Illness, Disabilities, Exercise

Hermanova, Hana M.; Richardson, Sally K. – Journal of Rural Health, 2001
The International Conference on Rural Aging (June 2000) endorsed policy recommendations in the following areas: health and active aging of older rural people; education, participation, and rights of older rural people; policy development, advocacy, and implementation; components of successful model policies and programs; implications for…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Aging Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Gerontology