Older Adult Health News and Updates
Ageism 101
Ageism is an ongoing social problem that older Americans face in the aging process. Ageism, or myths about aging, creates barriers for older adults that are trying to age with dignity. As Americans live longer and healthier lives, ensuring equal access to resources that support healthy aging is important.
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Edadismo 101
Edadismo 101 Published October 2022 | Read this [...]
Consejos para Emergencias de Salud Pública y Desastres Comunes para Adultos Mayores Latinos
Al cuidar a un ser querido adulto mayor Latino, puede ser útil saber a qué recursos pueden acceder los cuidadores durante una emergencia de salud pública.
Planning Tips for Public Health Emergencies and Common Disasters for Older Adults
A Public Health Emergency is when a community is impacted by the threat of an illness or health condition that poses a substantial risk to human health1, such as COVID-19, or natural disasters also known as common disasters. Examples of common disasters include wildfires, windstorms, floods, earthquakes, tornados, extreme temperatures, and hurricanes.
