The Learning Network was funded from 2007 – 2009 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
This website is for historical purposes only.
To view the final report for the project, click here.
We refer you to the Centers
for Disease Control Healthy Aging Research Network which will engage professionals nationwide in promoting environmental
policy change to support healthy aging.
For more information, please contact Ashley Wilson at adwilson@srph.tamhsc.edu
Welcome to the Learning Network
Bridging research to practice to build healthy communities for Active Aging
The Learning Network is an internet based, interactive resource for communities and Active Aging professionals.
The Learning Network, a partnership between Active for Life® and the National Blueprint, collaborates with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Aging Initiative, the CDC Healthy Aging Research Network and receives technical assistance from the Healthy Aging Research Network.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2009 Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards!
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2008 Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards!
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2007 Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards!
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Click here for more information on the award winners and those who developed these Building Healthy Community programs!
The Learning Network unites Active Aging and Smart Growth principles and practices
What is Smart Growth?
Smart Growth takes place when communities offer people of varying age, wealth and physical ability a range of safe, affordable, convenient choices where they live and how they get around.
What is Active Aging?
Active Aging takes place when communities offer older adults a variety of structured and unstructured physical activities in which they can participate.
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging
