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Advancing a National Plan on Aging Through Community Listening
Embracing diverse perspectives is foundational to this initiative.
One of Our Nation’s Fastest Growing Jobs Is Missing from the Electoral Debate
Candidates tend to talk around direct care work when they should propose concrete solutions.
Strengthening Connections Between Malnutrition Risk and Care to Benefit Elders
‘Appropriate nutrition assessment, individualized nutrition interventions and community-level follow-up are vital to ensure MR is addressed.’
A Case for Recruiting Older Adults to be Physical Activity Leaders
Part of the joy in life is exercising with others. It doesn’t matter if you’re good at it or not. You’re having a good time.
Malnutrition Awareness Week: Fair Access to Nutrition, Food and Health
‘Recent data showed deaths from malnutrition doubled from 2016 to 2022, especially among those ages 85 and older.’
More Older Adults Needing ER Care Due to Cannabis Use
Interest in cannabis use for elders is rising, but with it comes concerns about adverse reactions.
Is Health Equity on the November Ballot?
Details on where the two parties stand, and what it might mean for older adults.
Feeding Love and Traditions
How grandparents can play a critical role in child nutrition.
Worried About Cognitive Decline? You Can Do Something About It
Multiple recent findings reiterate the importance of lifestyle improvements in delaying the progression of MCI and dementia.
New Grant Allows University of Oklahoma to Expand Efforts of its Dementia Care Network
Training 586 family caregivers was one of several benefits to the grant work.
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