HOW WE’RE FIGHTING FOR YOU
AARP TAKES ON HEALTHY LIVING
AGING in good health can be challenging. With so much information online, solid, science-backed advice can be hard to find. AARP is here to help break through the clutter. From fitness routines to virtual events, AARP helps older Americans adopt simple, beneficial habits and become better informed about their health.
Here’s some of what AARP offers to help keep you healthy:
→ Health news you can use on aarp.org. AARP’s newsroom gives older Americans digestible information, including the latest in health news, nutritious recipes and accessible exercises they can easily apply to their daily lives. Find out more at aarp.org/healthyliving.
→ A newsletter to track the latest health developments. Our health newsletter tells you everything you need to know about recent health trends and discoveries. To subscribe, visit aarp.org/newsletters.
→ Workout suggestions. AARP focuses on helping older people who want to exercise without buying expensive equipment or spending for classes. Our experts have put together home workouts that will help you meet your fitness goals safely. You can find daily training sessions at aarp.org/stayingfit.
→ Free online events. AARP’s Virtual Community Center presents frequent virtual sessions led by health and fitness experts. There are many ways to stay fit while having fun, such as relaxation techniques, tai chi or country line dancing. Take a look at our options at local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center.
→ Free outdoor fitness parks. AARP partnered with the nonprofit FitLot to build outdoor fitness parks designed for users of all ages and abilities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. You can find a list of all 53 parks on fitlot.org/aarp.
→ BMI Calculator. This simple tool can help you assess how healthy your weight is. Doctors use BMI to help determine potential health risks like type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and heart disease. For more info, visit aarp.org/bmi.
→ Easy tips for brain health. AARP’s Staying Sharp offers a robust library of brain-healthy recipes and exercise options. These will help boost your memory and improve your mental health. For workout options, visit stayingsharp.org/exercise. And to explore delicious recipes, visit stayingsharp.org/greatrecipes.
—Erwin Tan, M.D., is director of AARP Health Thought Leadership.
AARP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lloyd E. Johnson (Board Chair), Margot James Copeland (First Vice Chair), Robert Blancato (Second Vice Chair), Joseph F. Coughlin, Jeffrey D. Dunn, Beth Ellard, Rosanna A. Márquez, Myechia Minter-Jordan, Marie Quintero-Johnson, Libby Sartain, David Windley