The Fountain of Health

Verbal Communication

This website presents emphasis on changing how we think about aging. It is a multidimensional website that is interactive and provides multiple resources for seniors to access that are very user-friendly. Positive aging is framed in the contexts of physical activity, mental health, lifelong learning, and being socially active. The Evidence Base references section of the website is a useful resource for students.

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