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Abstract #167144

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Theresa Lambert, Acting Director, National Association of State Units on Aging, 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005, 202-898-2578, tlambert@nasua.org

By 2030, nearly a quarter of the population will be over 65 years of age. An enhanced focus on promoting and preserving the health of older adults is essential to effectively address the health and economic challenges of an aging society. Improving the health status of seniors, encouraging positive health behaviors, closing disparities among ethnic groups, reducing the risk of chronic disease and keeping older adults active and in their communities represents a common set of interests of both the aging and public health networks. This presentation will explore the capacity created by the Older Americans Act for State Units on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to collaborate with public health professionals to bring about healthier aging. Specific examples of effective partnerships, innovative approaches, best practice models, recent initiatives and evidenced based programs will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how the Older Americans Act provides a structure to address the health and well being of older adults.
• Explain strategies to promote collaboration between the aging and public health network to improve the health of seniors.
• List opportunities and examples of how the aging and public networks can partner to implement healthy aging programs.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
Any institutionally-contracted trials related to this submission?

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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