National Council on the Aging Names Healthwise's Molly Mettler to Top Post.Health/Medical Writers BOISE, Idaho--(BW HealthWire)--March 8, 2001 The National Council on the Aging (NCOA NCOA National Change Of Address (USPS) NCOA National Council On the Aging NCOA Nuclear Receptor Coactivator NCOA National Corvette Owners Association NCoA New Care-Of Address NCOA Non-Commissioned Officer Academy ) has selected Molly Mettler, MSW (MicroSoft Word) See Microsoft Word. , senior vice president of Healthwise, Incorporated, to be chair of the board of directors. Mettler has authored scores of books and articles on medical self-care and health promotion, including the Healthwise(R) for Life self-care guide for adults aged 50 and better, now in its fourth edition with over two million copies in distribution. She is a renowned authority on older adult health care issues. "This is a wonderful time to be involved in aging issues. A study conducted last year by NCOA revealed that nearly half (44 percent) of Americans age 65 and older describe the present as the best years of their lives," explained Mettler. "And in spite of some persistent misperceptions about aging, 84 percent of all Americans say they would be happy if they lived to be 90 years old. As a society, we have every opportunity to create a vision of vital aging." Founded in 1950, NCOA is a private, nonprofit association of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and continuing contributions of older persons through leadership and service, education, and advocacy. NCOA associates include senior centers, adult day service centers, senior housing, congregate-meal sites, faith congregations, and area agencies on aging. Over the past 50 years, NCOA has helped to develop dozens of innovative programs such as Foster Grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl , Meals on Wheels n. 1. A program that delivers hot meals to persons, such as the elderly or disabled, who are confined to their homes and unable to cook for themselves; also, the meals thus delivered. Such programs are usually conducted by governmental or charitable organizations. , and Family Friends that serve the needs of older Americans and their families. The NCOA Web site is www.ncoa.org. Mettler was the founding chair for the NCOA's Health Promotion Institute in 1990, and the NCOA honored her contributions by creating the "Molly Mettler Award" for leadership in health promotion. "Molly is a dynamic leader and a relentless advocate for a stronger role for health care consumers and for vital aging," said James P. Firman Fir´man n. 1. In Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; - generally given for special objects, as to a traveler to insure him protection and assistance. , Ed.D., NCOA's president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We are honored to have her as chair of our board." Molly Mettler has consulted for the World Health Organization, the American Association of Retired Persons American Association of Retired Persons: see AARP. , the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, charitable organization devoted exclusively to health care issues. It was established in 1936 by Robert Wood Johnson (1893–1968), board chairman of the Johnson & Johnson medical products company. , and Fortune 500 companies. She serves on the advisory boards of many organizations and is a Health Forum fellow. Mettler tirelessly advocates a stronger role for health care consumers, and she is a sought-after contributor to the advancement of health care. About Healthwise Healthwise, Incorporated, is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that helps people make better health decisions. Healthwise reaches 20 million families every year with Prescription-Strength Information(TM) books, online content, and nurse call center resources. Healthwise provides trusted health information to health plans, employers, e-health companies, governments, and other health organizations. Healthwise information is the foundation of self-care programs in the United States, Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. More information is available about Healthwise at www.healthwise.org or 800/706-9646. |
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