AGING IS THE FUTURE. TEXAS IS THE FUTURE OF AGING.
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Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Join us in congratulating Karen Fingerman as the recipient of the 2020 Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award! This award is given to individuals who have fostered excellence in the field by virtue of their mentoring. Congrats, Karen!
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Here are some reminders for how to participate in today’s conversation. #EquityFlattensTheCurve
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Join us this Thursday via Zoom for the @TheLBJSchool Colloquium with Dr. Fernando Riosmena. He will present "The Likely 'Impacts' of Mexico-U.S. Migration on Healthy Aging on Both Sides of the Border."
More info: liberalarts.utexas.edu/prc/e…
Co-sponsored by @UTPopCenter and @TxAging.
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Much of the cost associated with Alzheimer's is not covered by #Medicare. #Caregivers of loved ones with #Alzheimers and #dementia are burdened with the cost of care & need more support services. Learn more in our study: bit.ly/2X4b71a #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
My latest Wall Street Journal blog:
Before Panicking Over Memory Loss, Read This blogs.wsj.com/experts/2019/1… via @WSJ
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
From smart bulbs to thermostats, Internet of Things (IoT) devices have great potential to support people aging with #disabilities. Learn how TechSAge is using #AR and #VR to help users understand & select the right devices for their home ow.ly/i6Hy50wpaCQ #AgingInPlace #PWD
ALT Devices in a home living room connected to the Internet
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
#Intergenerational Connections Program for Students and Older Adults nextavenue.org/intergenerati… #olderpeople
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
ICER’s methodology means that many older adults and people with disabilities are often denied life-saving treatments. Our President & CEO @suepeschin explains how #ICER promotes discriminatory drug pricing: bit.ly/2BfvR8P via @nextavenue @lseegert
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Calling all caregivers! We're having our third annual caregiver event to show our appreciation for all that you do. Space is limited, please RSVP at 254-770-2330. #caregiving #prizes facebook.com/events/52630224…
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Mary Jo Hunter, a new member of the National Indian Council on #Aging's board of directors, says that some of the biggest challenges facing Native #elders in her community are nursing home and assisted living shortages. There is no respite care available. bit.ly/2ZznorF
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Yesterday, @osteoporosisNOF’s CEO Elizabeth Thompson testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on the public health crisis of #osteoporosis, and what can be done to address it. Check out her written testimony here: bit.ly/2MGDRVF
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
We have been highlighting #aging research focused on Hispanic and Latino/Latinx-identified communities for #HispanicHeritageMonth. For our final highlight - Racial and Ethnic Differences in Disability Transitions Among Older Adults in the United States.
bit.ly/2QrQ6KS
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
#Aging can affect us physically in a variety of ways — arthritis, neuropathy, joint pain, hair loss among them — but one condition is less discussed, perhaps because it involves the potentially embarrassing subject of urination.
washingtonpost.com/health/fr…
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Watch live at 10:30AM CST tomorrow: a news conference with Nobel Prize-winning professor John Goodenough hosted by President @gregfenves: utex.as/318rWFn
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Have you ever experienced an irregular #heart rhythm? If so, you know how frightening it can be—especially if you don’t know what’s causing it, or if it’s a sign of something serious. Here's what you need to know when your heart is out of rhythm: bit.ly/2JZ3dP0
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Antidepressant use soars among older adults while depression numbers remain stable mcknights.com/news/clinical-…
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Four U.S. Surgeons General agree: #Dementia must be a national priority & that early detection is critical. Read more here: bit.ly/2B2iQ2n via @orlandosentinel #BrainHealthEquity
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Learn more about the relationship between aging and chronic disease at the 3rd annual Geroscience Summit, taking place November 4-5 on the @NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. This Summit is free & open to the public. Register now: bit.ly/2msUJq8 #healthyaging
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Registration for conference attendees begins January 1, 2020. Pricing is based on your 2020-2021 membership type, which is now available for purchase. Apply or renew your membership online or via mail or fax: bit.ly/2jZM6C2 #NativeTwitter #NativeAmericans #aging #seniors
Texas Aging & Longevity Center retweeted
Texas Aging and Longevity Center is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Aging and Health Informatics Conference at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Abstracts are due on Sept. 30th! Click below for more information.
nursing.utexas.edu/events/14…
