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October 1, 2003

Of Special Interest

The AoA Awards Grants And Launches Public/Private Partnership To Support Prevention Programs For The Elderly. The partnership includes a variety of federal agencies and private foundations that are coordinating their efforts to help implement evidence-based prevention programs through aging services providers at the community level. HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina Carbonell said, "Aging services providers are uniquely positioned to ensure that effective prevention program are available to older people, including the under-served elderly who often need such programs the most." (Source: AoA 9/23/03)
Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Initiative Mini-Grant RFP. Jointly funded by AoA and CDC and administered by NASUA and the Chronic Disease Directors Association. Approximately 15 states will be funded under this initiative designed to encourage collaboration between the aging and public health networks.
From the Center. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Exhibition 2003 Aging Related Schedule of Educational and Poster Sessions (October 25-28, 2003, San Antonio)
NIH Conference:Vitamin D and Health in the 21st Century. October 9-10, 2003. Bethesda, Maryland.

News

Label Claims Site for Conventional Foods and Dietary Supplements. FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's (CFSAN) is reorganizing and combining information about all categories of label claims for both conventional foods and dietary supplements. (Source: FDA Announcements 9/12/03)
FDA now provides access for the public to view and comment on Qualified Health Claims (QHC). (Source: FDA Announcements 9/12/03)
Proceedings from the Dietary Supplement Use in Women's Health Conference held January 28-29, 2002 are published. (Source: ODS E-Newsletter 9/12/03).
CARDS Database Adds Links to Publications In PubMed. (Source: ODS E-Newsletter 9/12/03).

Resources

Beating the Senior Blues (2003). For consumers, this book discusses symptoms of depression and ways to begin to take charge of life again. Wellness Reproductions & Publishing, LLC. (800) 669-9208.

Chair Exercise (2003). For professionals and consumers, this video helps older adults improve physical function and ability to perform activities of daily living. Wellness Reproductions & Publishing, LLC. (800) 669-9208.

Gentle Exercises & Movement For Frail People (2003). For professionals, this kit is an exercise program designed specifically for frail people. Wellness Reproductions & Publishing, LLC. (800) 669-9208.

HIPAA Privacy Guide (2003). For professionals, this guide provides assessment and implementation of the HIPAA Privacy Rules at the State and Federal Levels. CCH Incorporated. (800) 248-3248.

Medicare Explained, 2003 Edition. For professionals and consumers, this book provides a detailed explanation of Hospital Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled, and explains legislative and regulatory analysis on Medicare + Choice Program, Exclusions from Medicare, and much more. CCH Incorporated. (800) 248-3248.

Memory cure: how to protect your brain against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease (2003). For consumers, this book provides a guide on how to protect the brain against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Barnes & Noble.

Older Adult Mental Health Catalog (2003). For professionals, this catalog provides mental health materials for therapists and counselors working with older adults. The Guidance Channel. (800) 99-YOUTH.
Recognizing Depression in Late-Life (2003). For professionals and consumers, two videos treating depression in late-life. Wellness Reproductions & Publishing, LLC. (800) 669-9208.

Resources for elders with disabilities (2003). For consumers, this book lists large print health resources for older adults with disabilities and presents information on organizations, professional service providers, self-help groups, publications and tapes, and assistive devices. (781) 368-9094.

Research and Reports