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Registration for the Nat'l Institute on Aging's 2026 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit is open! Register at nia.nih.gov/2026-dementia-…

Interpersonal ageism shows up in everyday interactions—like “benevolent ageism” (assuming older adults need protection) or elderspeak (talking to them like children). Even with good intentions, it’s still harmful. Notice your tone. Choose respect. #ReframeAging

By preparing in advance, caregivers can make a big difference in keeping their loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia safe in winter weather conditions. Get #WinterSafety tips from @alzassociation below.

#DementiaFriendlyAmerica is thrilled to have special guests Teepa Snow and Don Kent at our #DementiaFriendsgiving on Tuesday, 11/18 at 11:00 AM ET. Learn more and register now: dfamerica.org/friendsgiving/.

Implicit ageism is an unconscious bias that includes attitudes, feelings and behaviors toward people of other age groups. What hidden assumptions do you carry about age? Awareness is the first step to change. #ReframeAging #EndAgeism

.@TODAYshow spoke with neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., on simple lifestyle habits to reduce #dementia risk. Good news: most are easy to remember and do daily! ow.ly/jTs150X41eP #BrainHealth #DementiaFriendly #HealthyAging

Ageism shows up in many ways. One way is internalized ageism, or how we feel about ourselves as we age. Many people can feel negatively about ageing. How do you talk to yourself about ageing? #EndAgeism

In Georgia, Mattie’s Call is an emergency alert system for disabled or elderly persons. It can be activated only by law enforcement when someone is missing and in immediate danger. The goal: rapidly share information statewide to help bring them home safely. #GeorgiaHealth

Did you know? The National Center to Reframe Aging defines ageism as prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination against people based on age—especially older adults. Recognizing ageism is the first step to building a more inclusive, age-friendly world

💜 ALTER Tip Tuesday 💜 Caregiving for someone with dementia is an act of love—but it can also be exhausting. Respite programs provide caregivers with time to rest & recharge, while ensuring their loved ones continue to receive support. 💜 #ALTERDementia #CaregiverSupport

As we age, it’s common to worry about falling. But there are exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility! Learn more from @NCOAging and find a program to help you stay #FallsFree in your area today. bit.ly/FPAW-Find-A-Go…

#Aging101 | Aging doesn't mean accepting falls as inevitable❌ While it's true that fall risks increase with age, here's what many people don't know: most #falls CAN be prevented with the right knowledge. Let's start by understanding the causes of falls! #FallPrevention

It's the first day of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week! Help prevent falls by sharing information about evidence-based #FallsPrevention programs in your community. Watch the video to see how these programs can help seniors. youtu.be/mLuuIFswxmM

Don't miss tomorrow's Action Plan Spotlight with the Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition. This final 9/26 webinar in the Action Plan series will focus on the Nursing Home Health IT Readiness Guide: johnahartford.org/dissemination-…

It’s #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek (September 18-22)! Spread awareness in your community by sharing the @EldercareLoc’s Preventing Falls at Home brochure in your community. ow.ly/K9ro50PNrHh

Getting older and falling don’t have to go hand in hand. Learn about 10 common myths—and the reality—about falls among #OlderAdults.👇 #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek ncoa.org/article/debunk…

If you want to share your research on dementia, caregiving, & brain health to Black faith leaders, please consider submitting an abstract to our summit April 25-27, 2024 bit.ly/AlterAbstract2…

Exciting event on the importance of cultural adaptations when designing caregiving interventions with our partner @QOL4olderadults !! @HRSAgov

An #NIAfunded study found that in people at high risk of dementia, wearing hearing aids had an almost 50% reduction in cognitive decline compared to another group. Read more about the potential connection between #hearingaids and #dementia: go.nia.nih.gov/3sSsAKQ

.@CMSGov recently announced the GUIDE Model, which will offer a standardized approach to improving quality of life for people living with #dementia and their care partners. It will commence July 1, 2024, and will continue for eight years. Learn more: ow.ly/XH4650PLL5Z.