References – Successful Aging

Compiled by Daniel Leffingwell MS, RN

1. Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics. Older Americans 2004: Key Indicators of Well-Being. Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics. Retrieved April 1, 2006 from http://agingstats.gov/chartbook2004/default.htm

2. Marsden, Anne-Michelle, MS, & Ridlen ,Sylvia, Ph.D. (October 2001), Understanding Life Change. [PDF Version] Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension Fact Sheet.

3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General – Older Adults. Retrieved April 1, 2006 from http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/olderad.htm

4. Positive Aging Resource Center. Life Changes. Brigham & Women's Hospital. Retrieved April 1, 2006 from http://positiveaging.org/consumer/lc_grief.shtml

5. Rowe, J.W, MD & Kahn, R.L. (1999) Successful Aging. New York. Random House.

6. U.S. Public Health Services (1999). Mental Health:  A Report of the Surgeon General. Retrieved April 1, 2006 from http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/home.html