Story provided by Aging Advocates The bipartisan Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act (S.3703/H.R. 6813), legislation championed by the Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), was unanimously passed by the U.S. House […]
Story provided by Emily Roberts, PhD, Assistant Professor, OSU Design, Housing, and Merchandising It is estimated that 5.4 million Americans have some form of dementia and these numbers are expected to rise in the coming […]
Story by Brooke Kimmel, Aging Advocates This year is the year to really make a difference in our community. It has been an incredibly difficult year across the board. Some of us have been able […]
Story provided by Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia; 67,000 of those live in Oklahoma. While age is the greatest risk factor in […]
By Gladeen Allred, Ed.D., Aging Advocate Most hearing loss in older adults is largely due to aging and is usually not reversible. But some hearing problems are correctable. A person who becomes aware of hearing […]
by Joyce Montgomery, member of Payne County Aging Advocates The dictionary defines self-giving as presenting voluntarily and without expecting compensation. During the holiday season, we are reminded of the journey of life, new beginnings, and […]
Story provided by Aging Advocates As we enter this holiday season, think about the hustle and bustle of buying gifts for your loved ones. Feel the stress as it builds up inside, thinking about how […]
Story by Gladeen Allred, Ed.D., Aging Advocates Which of your five senses is most important to you? The human body receives sensory information through the senses of sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch. Many people […]
Story provided by Aging Advocates Many people agree that pets provide hope and stability for the elderly. It places them in the context of ‘here and now” rather than focusing on what tomorrow may bring, […]
Story provided by Aging Advocates Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles. Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. Often referred to […]
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