Monday, October 19, 2009

Carrilon North HOA Health Fair

Partners in Senior Care was recently invited to participate in and speak at a Health Fair sponsored by Carrilon North Homeowners Association.  The talk was "Healthy Eating after 50".  Here are some great links on that topic.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
301-592-8573
240-629-3255 (TTY)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov

To learn more about nutrition, meal programs, or help with shopping:

Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116 (toll-free)
www.eldercare.gov

Federal Government nutrition websites:
www.nutrition.gov -- learn more about healthy eating, food shopping, assistance programs, and nutrition-related health subjects
www.healthierus.gov – learn how to follow a healthier lifestyle
www.mypyramid.gov– USDA MyPyramid Food Guide
www.foodsafety.gov – learn more about how to cook and eat safely

National Library of Medicine
MedlinePlus
www.medlineplus.gov

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Rm. 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
301-504-5719
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic

For more information on health and aging, contact:

National Institute on Aging Information Center
P.O. Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057
800-222-2225 (toll-free)
800-222-4225 (TTY/toll-free)
www.nia.nih.gov

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