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CDC <strong>Healthy</strong> <strong>Ag<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Network<strong>Healthy</strong> ag<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>the</strong> development and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of optimalphysical, mental and social well-be<strong>in</strong>g and function <strong>in</strong> older adults.It is most likely to be achieved when physical environments andcommunities are safe, and support <strong>the</strong> adoption and ma<strong>in</strong>tenanceby <strong>in</strong>dividuals of attitudes and behaviors known to promote healthand well-be<strong>in</strong>g;And by <strong>the</strong> effective use of health services and community programsto prevent or m<strong>in</strong>imize <strong>the</strong> impact of acute and chronic disease onfunction.

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