Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast
A production of Trust for America’s Health’s (TFAH) Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Initiative. This quarterly podcast, hosted by TFAH’s President and CEO Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, will feature conversations with leaders in the age-friendly public health systems movement on challenges, opportunities, and model programs, with a focus on the role public health can play in helping older adults thrive.
TFAH Launches AFPHS Phase III with Public Health Institutes
Trust for America’s Health, in partnership with the National Network of Public Health Institutes, is pleased to announce the selection of 10 public health institutes that will participate in Phase III of the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems movement.
What's Public Health got to do with... Rural Healthy Aging?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as the “ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level”.
AFPHS Recognition Program Honors Engagement in Healthy Aging
Trust for America’s Health has released a revised AFPHS Recognition Program that honors engagement and provides greater flexibility to achieve recognition.
Events & Resources
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Training
AFPHS September 2023 Training – Coordinating Existing Supports & Services
September 21, 2023 @ 3:00 PM ET
Most older adults wish to age-in-place with access to appropriate services and programs to support their needs. However,…
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Training
Past Training – August 2023 AFPHS Training – Creating & Leading Change
August 17, 2023 @3:00 pm ET
The public health sector is a leader in initiating health policy changes in local communities. Essential to the…
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Recognition Program
Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition Program
TFAH is supporting state and local health departments as they work to adopt healthy aging as a core public health function through the AFPHS Recognition Program. This program provides states and local health departments with the opportunity to receive recognition for their work to support the health of older adults.