The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. The guidelines outline the amounts and types of physical activity needed to maintain or improve overall health, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Guidelines for age groups range from pre-school to older adult, and include people with disabilities and chronic diseases. Download the report or an executive summary: bit.ly/2U4d8Vu
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The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based guidance to help Americans maintain or improve their health through physical activity.Registration is open for the 2019 Aging in America Conference, which will take place April 15 to 18 in New Orleans. This annual conference features best practices and insights from leaders in the field. Find the event schedule and a link to registration, along with presenter and venue information: bit.ly/2DI53iB
February is Low Vision Awareness Month! Did you know 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older are visually impaired. And by 2030, this number is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million having low vision. Learn more from the National Eye Health Education Program: bit.ly/2DHcR3V
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Help raise awareness about vision rehabilitation among people with low vision and their family, friends, and caregivers.
