HPRC In the News

Psychiatrist dedicated to improving lives, deaths of older adults . Yarrow, J. University Week. 2009 Oct. 1.
The article profiles HPRC investigator Mark Snowden, MD, MPH, including his work with PEARLS.

National leader in healthy aging comes to UW . Yarrow, J. University Week. 2009 July 23.
The article profiles Nancy Whitelaw, vice president of the National Council on Aging, who is spending two months at HPRC.

Taking research from the ivory tower to the exercise mat. Yarrow, J. University Week. 2009 May 7.
The article describes EnhanceFitness and features an EnhanceFitness class at the Central Area Senior Center.

Don't gut tobacco prevention programs (Op-ed). Harris JR, Vigdor G, McAfee T. The Seattle Times. 2009 April 17.

A few simple steps can help seniors avoid dangerous falls. Castro H. Seattle P-I. 2008 Sept 17.

Promoting health - from the heart. EnhanceFitness classes at Southeast Seattle Senior Center. Seven R. The Seattle Times. 2007 December 31.

Bracing for the Boomers. Northwest Public Health 2007;24(2):6-7.

Enhancing Healthy Aging. Northwest Public Health 2007;24(2):20-21.

Project Enhance: Evidence-based programs succeed in communities. The Journal on Active Aging, Sept/Oct 2007; 82-86.

PEARLS Gives Seniors with Minor Depression New Hope. 2007, CDC PRC website

Senior fitness class takes it slow and makes working out fun. South District Journal. March 2007)

Prevention is the best medicine for employers: healthy workers made for profitable companies. Northwest Business Monthly 2006;31(12):94-95.

Exercise classes provide outlet for seniors in Seattle. SHA News. 2006 Feb.; 3.

Southeast Seattle Seniors go on Walkabout. Beacon Hill News, Oct. 2005; 7. (Seattle) The article features the Brighton Apartment walking group, part of the Southeast Seattle Physical Activity Network (SE-SPAN).

To Get a Lift, Seniors Get off Couch. Seattle Times July 2005; B1-2. UW researchers promote exercise for better health among elders in Southeast Seattle.

Nutrition, Exercise Essential Components for Healthy Aging. The Nation's Health March 2005 (The Official Newspaper of the American Public Health Association.  The article highlights the Senior Wellness Project, (former name of Project Enhance which includes the Lifetime Fitness Program (EnhanceFitness) and the Health Enhancement Program (EnhanceWellness).

Researchers Sharing Prevention Lessons with their Communities. The Nation's Health October 2004 (The Official Newspaper of the American Public Health Association  The article highlights the Lifetime Fitness Program (EnhanceFitness).

Staying Strong is Key to Avoiding Falls, Seattle Times June 2004. The Lifetime Fitness Program and falls prevention are highlighted.

At-home Therapy Helps Seniors Beat the Blues. Seattle Times April 2004; B1-2. PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors) utilizes problem solving, exercise and social activity to help seniors with minor depression.