Project Bibliography

Learning Network for Active Aging

Bibliography

Articles   
Reports   
Survey
Instruments 
Web Sites 
Presentations   
Products

Articles

Liles, C. Ory, M. Wade, A.   “Learning Network: Developing a Learning Network to Share Findings About Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging.”  TPHA Journal 2007; 59 (2):  41-42. 

Ory, M. “New Web Site Supports Active Aging” Aging News Alert. June 20, 2007

Reports (including evaluation reports, fact sheets and issue briefs)

Building on Best Practices: Consensus Report on Physical Activity Programming the National Blueprint on Aging and Active for Life, Learning Network for Active Aging, November 2007. Also appears at: www.lnactiveaging.org/news/building-on-best-practices-consenus-report-on; www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/PA-Best-Practices-Report.pdf/view; www.healthyagingprograms.com/resources/PA_Best_Practices_Report.pdf

Learning Network for Active Aging one-pager, second published version, Learning Network for Active Aging, 2007.  Also appears at: www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/learning-network-for-active-aging-resources

Learning Network for Active Aging one-pager, third published version, Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008.  Also appears at: www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/learning-network-for-active-aging-resources

Survey Instruments

“Needs Assessment Survey,” Learning Network for Active Aging, fielded:  February 2007- June 2007; September 21, 2006; November 16, 2006, Nevada; February 8, 2007 California; February 15, 2007, Washington; March 8, 2007, Illinois 

Web Sites

www.lnactiveaging.com  The Learning Network website was created to facilitate the sharing and dissemination of research findings to communities and professionals working to assist older adults in their pursuit of healthy, active lives.  During the second year, the web site has been redesigned to be more easily accessed, easily used, easily navigated, user friendly, easily updated, interactive and ADA compliant.  The site is user driven and includes interactive features such as the forums, story forms, structured interviews, user friendly resources and links, news about new resources and information, using open-source technology with the Plone software for our website.  College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/meetings-conferences/conf2008  The Learning Network website resource page includes a list of selected upcoming conferences and meetings that those involved in Active Aging and Smart Growth may be interested in.  These are also updated on the new calendar function on the web site. College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.com/resources  The Learning Network website resource page includes a new list of selected resources (reports, links, tools, media, etc.) focused on topics related to Active Aging and Smart Growth for communities and professionals to use. Resource topics include: aging in America, best practices, community-based participatory research, cost analysis, evaluation, fitness assessment, getting started, intergenerational, livable communities, nutrition, physical activity and health, Learning Network resources, and other helpful informational links (i.e. FAQ, glossary, research programs, grant support, BHCAA awards). College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/learning-network-for-active-aging-resources  The Learning Network website includes a new page with products produced by the Learning network, as well as co-produced products.  College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions  The Learning Network website includes a new page with frequently asked questions and answers we receive for communities and professionals. College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/glossary  The Learning Network website includes a new page with a glossary.  This page was added to provide users of the LN with an understanding of common terminology and the accompanying definitions that is used when discussing Active Aging and Smart Growth. College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/research-programs  The Learning Network website includes a new page with descriptions on several related aging programs focused on research.  College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/submission-for-building-healthy-communities-for  The Learning Network website added a new page to promote the Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging award program sponsored annually by the EPA. This page provides information regarding application submission and previous winners, as well as links to the main site. College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/sitemap  The Learning Network website has added a new page with a site map which enables users to have another way of finding what they are looking for within the web site. College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/accessibility-info  The Learning Network website includes a new page with descriptions on several related aging programs focused on research.  College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/contact-info  The Learning Network website includes a new page with an easy to use form that users may use to contact our staff. College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

www.lnactiveaging.org/login_form  The Learning Network website now includes a “log in” function for users to create their own user name and password, allowing them the ability to participate fully in the forums.  College Station, TX: Learning Network for Active Aging, Active for Life National Program Office.

Presentations

Marcia G. Ory, “The Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging: A Multi-Level Approach to Bridging Research and Practice,” at the Gerontological Society of America’s annual meeting, November 19, 2006, Dallas, TX.  Proceedings of the meeting available at: http://www.agingconference.com/2006/conference_program.cfm

Marcia G. Ory, “Creating Healthy Communities: A New Recognition Program,” at the National Council on Aging, March 2007, Chicago, IL.  Proceedings of the meeting available at: www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=247  

Marcia Ory, Kathy Sykes, Cathy Liles, and Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, “Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging,” Poster Presentation for National Public Health week at the School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center, April 2-5, 2007, College Station, TX. 

Marcia G. Ory, “Learning Network for Active Aging: Challenges and Successes to Date” at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 2, 2007, Washington, D.C.  Presentation available at: www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/learning-network-for-active-aging-resources; Proceedings of the meeting available online at: http://apha.confex.com/apha/135am/techprogram/paper_159181.htm  

Cathy Liles, “Active Aging Programs: Solutions for Seniors and Caregivers,” at the League of Women Voters of Arlington meeting, April 7, 2008, Arlington, TX.  Presentation available at: www.lnactiveaging.org/resources/learning-network-for-active-aging-resources

Products

Learning Network for Active Aging banner.  This newly designed banner is used for the LN web site and publications.  Produced February 2008.

“Introduction to Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults Series” online modules. NCOA Healthy Aging Programs, and the Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008. Appears at: www.healthyagingprograms.org/captivate/mainmenu.htm Articles

“Making the Case for Health Promotion and Older Adults” online modules. NCOA Healthy Aging Programs, and the Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008. Appears at: www.healthyagingprograms.org/captivate/module1.htm

“What is Evidence-based Health Promotion?” online modules. NCOA Healthy Aging Programs, and the Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008. Appears at: www.healthyagingprograms.org/captivate/module2.htm

“Assuring Program Quality: The Importance of Reach and Adoption” online modules. NCOA Healthy Aging Programs, and the Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008. Appears at: www.healthyagingprograms.org/captivate/module3.htm

“Assuring Program Quality: The Importance of Fidelity” online modules. NCOA Healthy Aging Programs, and the Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008. Appears at: http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/captivate/module4.htm

“Assuring Program Quality: The Importance of Maintenance” online modules. NCOA Healthy Aging Programs, and the Learning Network for Active Aging, 2008. Appears at: http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/captivate/module5.htm