#Ageism is unfortunately prevalent throughout our #society, including in many #workplaces. #Age must be part of all organization's #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion strategies to realize maximum #benefits. #DEI trainingmag.com/age-diversity-…

Experiencing a #fall can have #detrimental impacts on your #health and #life. About 1/4 of older #Americans fall each year, many at #home. Take #action today to minimize your fall #risk. #FallRisk #Prevention consumer.healthday.com/fall-265998547…

#Black Americans continue to experience #disparities in #health & #life #expectancy. According to Laudan Aron, "This [disparity] is a reflection of #policy choices. We can make different choices and have better outcomes." consumer.healthday.com/racism-and-hea…

May #2023 marks the #60th #anniversary of Older #Americans Month (#OAM). Did you know that the population of metro #Atlanta residents ages 65 and older doubled during those 60 years? #Explore more of the #trends among older people in this #blog. #OAM2023 empowerline.org/regional-snaps…

"Active aging" is so much more than staying physically #active, and it begins with a positive attitude about #aging, which can #extend your #life by 7.5 years. Regardless of #chronic conditions or disabilities, we all can be #ActiveAgers. #ReimagineAging fortune.com/well/2023/03/2…

We are all #living longer and #healthier lives, and the 2020 @USCensusBureau #data shows what this means in terms of #numbers. apnews.com/article/census…

Today marks the start of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. #Share how you stay #SociallyengAGED with us below! Learn more at #engAGED: the #National #Resource Center for #Engaging Older Adults. ACLgov USAging engAGED National Resource Center engagingolderadults.org

Organizations around #Georgia are working #together to #end #senior #hunger and #care for those who #cared for us. Leaders are urging #Congress NOT to pass #budget cuts to #food #assistance programs. saportareport.com/georgia-leader…

The Research #Inclusion Supports #Equity (#RISE) #study is ensuring the #LGBTQIA+ #community is represented in #Alzheimer’s & #dementia research. #Register if you are an LGBTQIA+ adult with #dementia or caring for someone with a diagnosis. @theriseregistry theriseregistry.org

#Supportive #communities and #resources are #essential to engaging older people and #preventing abuse. #WEAAD National Center on Elder Abuse #Learn more, and be a part of the #positive #change. eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home

Are you eating your #AppleADay? Turns out #flavonols found in #apples and #blackberries may help #prevent #frailty according to recent #research. consumer.healthday.com/flavonols-2660…

Today is #Juneteenth National #Independence Day, which #celebrates the #end of slavery in the United States. #Georgia is among the states that #recognizes the day as a paid #holiday for state employees. How are you #celebrating today? pewresearch.org/short-reads/20…

#Home #maintenance and #repairs can get #expensive. Check out these 6 items that are worth the #splurge to #save you #money in the long run as well as which items to #buy on the #cheap. #Budget aarp.org/money/budgetin…

What are the #best #foods to eat as we #age? According to one #dietician, #JohnaBurdeos #fattyfish is the best because it's packed with #omega3 fatty acids and #protein. Check out the other #recommendations. parade.com/health/best-fo…

It's #Alzheimers Disease Awareness Month! One of our staff members wrote a piece debunking common myths about #aging and Alzheimer's and sharing resources for early #screenings. Check it out here: empowerline.org/debunking-comm…

Redetermination for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® began in April 2023 and will take place until May 2024. The process will begin when you receive an e-mail or a letter in the mail and will include collecting and verifying information. For more info, see bit.ly/3TjP6r2

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and brought attention to the issue of #loneliness among #seniors, which has serious implications for both physical and #MentalHealth. Read our feature story to learn more: ow.ly/zgSY50RZ0kf

On 6/27, join the Interagency Committee on Disability Research stakeholder meeting on disability research in the evolving digital landscape. The meeting will include presentations, panel discussions, & breakout groups on digital accessibility & inclusion. acl.gov/news-and-event…

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, USAging stands in solidarity with #OlderAdults worldwide, emphasizing our commitment to protecting their rights and dignity. Together, let's create a world where every older adult lives free from abuse and in a safe, supportive environment.

This #WorldElderAbuseAwareness Day, we encourage advocates and community members to learn more about how to recognize and address elder abuse. Here are three resources to get you started: #WEAAD 🧵👇