@metroaging

Helping people optimize well-being as we age.

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Joined October 2017
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New research from @YourJuniper: Helping older adults get stronger and prevent falls leads to major healthcare savings: up to $7,300 per person. Learn more about the research during their webinar on Jan. 30: bit.ly/Juniper_Benefits
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💖 Happy National Family Caregivers Month! 💖 This year's theme is #CaregiversConnect, emphasizing the importance of supporting caregivers and acknowledging the vital role they play. More in our blog: trellisconnects.org/november…
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The sudden burst of winter weather didn't dampen our fall fun! The Juniper team hosted a potluck with cider, charcuterie and crafts this afternoon. To add to the festivities, David treated us to an impressive Prince costume (check out those shoes!) Happy (end of) fall, y'all!
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We're proud to share our 2022 annual report with the community! Please take a look to learn how we are partnering to have a collective impact. 🙌
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Are you our next board member? We are looking for community members passionate about healthy aging to join our board of directors. Full details and application here: trellisconnects.org/call-for…
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New findings about hearing loss and brain health: treating hearing loss in older adults who had more risk factors for cognitive decline slowed down loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% over 3 years. More details from the study linked below.
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We ❤️ our volunteers! This wonderful crew is helping assemble packets for upcoming Medicare presentations during this busy open enrollment season. Thanks to all of the volunteers who make our outreach work possible! 🙏
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Oct. 7 is #AgeismAwarenessDay. Let’s #TalkAboutAgeism and reframe how we talk about aging and older adults. asaging.org/ageism-awareness
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Be sure to check out the Oct. 17 Age and Disabilities Odyssey webinar all about GEAR (Grants, Equity, Access, Research) capacity grants CC @MinnesotaDHS @MinnAging
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BIG NEWS: The Remember Project was recognized by @ArtsInHealthUS through their Cam Busch NOAH Arts in Health Awards! The Remember Project received an honorable mention in the Arts for Innovation award category. Way to go, RP!!👏👏👏
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Saturday was a great day for the Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's! Team Trellis was proud to walk alongside the thousands of advocates in attendance. Thanks to the Alzheimer's Association for hosting this powerful event. #EndAlz #Walk2EndAlz 👟💜
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We were so proud to be a part of @PUCMN's Multicultural Dinner last week! Trellis staff, volunteers and friends showed up to serve food, greet guests, keep things tidy, and enjoy time with community. Thanks to PUC for hosting this amazing event--see you next year!
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THANK YOU @RamseyCounty Board of Commissioners for proclaiming September Healthy Aging Month! We appreciate the Board's commitment to support accessible, language appropriate and culturally specific services for all older adults. ow.ly/l2BY50PPmsP
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Join us for a free session on Tuesday, September 5 where you'll learn all about health care directives and advance care planning: eventbrite.com/e/health-care…

Health Care Directives

This presentation will discuss what advance care planning is and what health care directives can do.

eventbrite.com
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of community leader, colleague and friend John Selstad. John dedicated much of his career and life to improving care for older adults. Our hearts remain with his family and friends during this difficult time. startribune.com/obituaries/d…
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A big shoutout to @UHC for giving us a $200K grant to help reduce social isolation among people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Thank you for supporting our work! uhc.com/news-articles/commun…
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We are pleased to sponsor this lecture by Jennifer Wolff on "Supporting Care Partners in Real-World Care Delivery." Looking forward to her insights. May 9th - 4:00 p.m. Thank you, University of Minnesota School of Public Health. ow.ly/osjb50NC7lg

The Robert L. Kane Memorial Lecture - Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging -...

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Thank you for your leadership on aging @adamsuomala. "We aren’t prepared well enough for what’s ahead. To prepare for the next 10 to 20 years we must do better." ow.ly/k6Zq50NxVZY
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Thank you, @POTUS, for including Trellis at your MN gathering! We continue to applaud the administration's accomplishments to lower the cost of prescription drugs for older adults. Thanks to @SenAmyKlobuchar for her outstanding leadership on this issue. #InvestinAmerica
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Celebrated from March 22 - April 20, Ramadan is observed by over 1.9 million Muslims worldwide. “May this Ramadan bring lots of happiness, prosperity, and togetherness for you and your family.”
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