TGIF: I just went to office hours for my #Gero class, and I was reliving my Watson experience! This week, we learned about #EdenAlt #DeHogeweyk! I shared with them my reflections from #communityhomeaustralia & they were excited about the innovation occurring within the field!

Help us understand what health problems affect the residents on the South Side of Chicago by completing the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment survey! UChicago Medicine s.alchemer.com/s3/UChicago-Me…

Forever grateful to be able to share my story & experiences within nursing homes here in #Chicago Ready for my next stop #Charlotte

For #WorldAlzheimersDay2024, in collaboration with a salon, we provided free haircuts, & it was incredible! Forever grateful for the people we were able to meet & provide health resources! #CommunityCare #OutReach #CommunitySupport

Two years ago, I provided a #barbershop service at a nursing home in #Peru. Now, I could give some #healthresources at a salon in #Chicago! In a way, it all comes full circle. I look forward to continuing to dream! #CommunityCare #SalonSocialServices

Free, at-home COVID test kits are available again. Order yours: covidtests.gov

Tomorrow is #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons! This year’s theme, “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide,” aligns with our mission to innovate care ensuring #OlderAdults can age safely within their communities.

Happy 100th Birthday, President Jimmy Carter! “As I've grown older, I've become convinced that the things that matter most are the things that you can't see — the love you share with others, your inner purpose, your comfort with who you are.” #Jimmy100

On #OlderPersonsDay, UN Independent Expert Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert highlights the importance of creating an enabling #HumanRights framework to empower older people to age with dignity. #HRC57 ohchr.org/sites/default/…

Today is International Day of Older Persons. This year's theme is "A Pivotal Moment for Older Persons' Rights." JAHF is proud to share that Age-Friendly Health Systems can be found in 10 countries. Join UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) for its event to learn more: ow.ly/E5Lw50TwgSO

Today is #Agesim Awareness Day! Let's #TalkAboutAgeism and reframe how we talk about aging and #OlderAdults in our communities. Ageism negatively impacts our health, exists in many forms & impacts us at every age. Learn more: ow.ly/XCS450Tpcnb #AgeismAwarenessDay American Society Aging

Today is International Ombuds Day – a chance to learn more about the work of ombuds offices. Check out our blog from 2023 to learn more about Patient Ombudsman and how we can help if you’ve had a negative health care experience. patientombudsman.ca/Publications/N… #ombudsday #OmbudsDay2024

As solo aging becomes more common, here's how to thrive on your own trib.al/ihHeYjU

Grateful to be able to share my story and how #GreenhouseScholars continues to support young adults like myself. Community cares for community. 💚

Minosin Kikiwa - “A Good Home”: Indigenous Older Adults in Winnipeg CCPA-MB uManitoba Research policyalternatives.ca/publications/r…

Had an incredibly surreal day yesterday, spending seven hours with a patient! The world of #neuropsych testing is vast and rewarding - it’s about listening, empowering, and supporting others on their journeys. 🌟 #CommunityCare #ShiftingTheNarrative

International Working Group suggests biomarker positive cognitively normal individuals should not be diagnosed as having Alzheimer disease and instead are at-risk. ja.ma/40qWcOg #CTAD24

Stereotypes like “old people can’t use technology” or “young people are lazy” are examples of ageism. These biases limit opportunities for both groups. #AgeInclusion #ChallengeStereotypes

The age old question for trainees: what clinical and research balance would you like in your neuropsychology career? JOIN US on 11/22 at 10:30am PT to hear panelists discuss what different breakdowns on that spectrum look like. Register: forms.gle/jov4Cej7Ta2NB1…

Study found frailty accelerates up to 9 years before dementia onset and is a key early marker. Frailty was linked to higher dementia risk even when measured years before dementia onset and may represent a target for prevention efforts. ja.ma/4hLFake