Speaking of #HealthyAgingMonth… Explore and share our Healthy Eating & Meal Planning resource library to help the #OlderAdults you serve eat better on a budget.👇 ncoa.org/older-adults/h…

A study led by linguists from the Department of English, Linguistics and Theater Studies at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has found that early #linguistic signs of #dementia can be detected through the study of the natural #speech of elders. buff.ly/3TdsQyo

the Centro Cultural del Sur has premiered the animated short film “The Days Are Getting Shorter,” a work directed by David Igneas and produced by Axel Orozco, which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of #care of #animals and #elderly people. buff.ly/47gdbEb

When small rural towns get smaller, the challenges for those who remain get bigger. It's especially true for older residents and those who care for them in this shrinking North Dakota town. buff.ly/3Mw9BMz

New reserach found that countries with higher levels of inequality—whether in terms of economy, pollution, or disease—showed signs of accelerated brain aging. This creates a discrepancy between the brain’s biological age and the chronological age buff.ly/4eaQ1Br

#Diabetes is recognised as a risk factor for #dementia. So it’s not entirely surprising that treating diabetes could reduce the risk of dementia. But why would one drug cut the risk more than another? And how are diabetes and dementia linked anyway? buff.ly/3MBQrF2

Even #light #drinking was associated with an increase in #cancer deaths among older adults in Britain, researchers reported in a large study. But the risk was accentuated primarily in those who had existing health problems or who lived in low-income areas buff.ly/3XuRyNj

Studies estimate that between 5% and 16% of people age 65+ have #sarcopenia, the rapid loss of muscle mass and function, though board-certified obesity medicine physician Ali Novitsky, M.D. thinks it may be even more common than research suggests. buff.ly/47icme3

Excited to be here at the NASHP conference to learn more about the most pressing #issues facing state #policymakers and how we can address them! #NASHPCONF24 #Medicaid #telehealth #SDOH

One study suggests that omega-3s—a key family of polyunsaturated fats found in foods like #nuts, #seeds, and #fish—may be critical for maintaining and even improving brain health as the years go by. buff.ly/3z8Jngo

To ensure older adults can continue to do the things they love well into their later years, we must emphasize the importance of increasing the amount and improving the quality of #protein they consume in combatting muscle loss buff.ly/3XCt58S

September being the #NationalHealthyAgingAwarenessMonth is as vital as ever to be spreading awareness to everyone to change into better and healthier lifestyle habits like eating healthy, sleeping early, and exercising daily as you age. buff.ly/4doByBj

These 10 U.S. cities offer the highest quality of life for retirees—none are in Florida. While Florida is home to the two best overall U.S. cities for retirees, when it comes to quality of life specifically, the first town comes in at 17th place. buff.ly/4gu3c2a #Hawaii

Experts found "frequent and lasting weather extremes, such as with heatwaves and flooding, exacerbate mental health problems and the spread of infectious diseases". The study observed also states that long-term heat exposure can disrupt sleep buff.ly/4egzpZ8

Is it #dementia or just being #forgetful? How to spot the difference -->buff.ly/47rR5i2

Life and death are traditionally viewed as opposites. However, the emergence of new multicellular life forms from the cells of a dead organism introduces a “third state” that lies beyond the traditional boundaries of life and death. buff.ly/3XO9J0I

“It is never too late to improve your health as you get older,” Buford said. Here are five surprising factors that may make you age faster—and what you can do about them. buff.ly/4gsVPYP

.ACLgov delivered a progress report to Congress on the federal implementation of the strategy. Nearly all actions committed to in 2022 are complete or in progress, with 40 new actions added since! Check out the report and data from 15 federal agencies: buff.ly/3qZquVc

On this #HIVandAging Awareness Day, a look at collaborations that improve supports and services for long-term survivors. Read the ACL blog post: acl.gov/news-and-event… #NHAAD

At NHCOA, we are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our Hispanic/Latino communities💪🩺 Recently, we participated in a community health fair in Washington, DC, where we connected with older adults to share important resources and support. During the event, we